Part-Time Lecturer – Sociology and Anthropology

Northeastern University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected academic institution in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking qualified applicants to teach undergraduate courses in Sociology and Anthropology. This role requires a Master's degree and preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching diverse student groups. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver lectures, create assignments, and hold office hours. A comprehensive benefits package is offered for eligible employees.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Experience teaching large and diverse groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in sociology and anthropology.
• Deliver lectures and develop assignments.
• Hold appropriate office hours.

Education

MA required

Ph.D. or ABD preferred

Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities

• The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks applicants to teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the following fields: Introduction to Sociology; Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; Drugs and Society; Sociology of Mental Health; Gender; Poverty; Urban Sociology; Race and Ethnicity; Social Movements; Sociology of the Family; Disability; Work and Organizations; Anthropology of Latin America; Anthropology of Native North America; and other undergraduate courses.
• Teach on campus in Boston or online asynchronously.
• Deliver lectures, develop assignments, grade assignments, and hold appropriate office hours.
• Position availability is contingent upon enrollment and departmental need and may occur throughout the year.

Qualifications

• MA required; Ph.D. or ABD preferred.
• Preference given to candidates experienced in teaching large and diverse groups of students.

Documents to Submit

• Cover letter
• CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Sample syllabi
• Results of student evaluations

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

Position Type – Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement—as well as commuting & transportation. Visit the benefits page for more information: https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

The rate per credit is $2,085.