Northeastern University·Boston, Massachusetts
Deliver academic English language instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to global student populations. Collaborate with peers to implement student success strategies and content-based instruction.
About the Opportunity
The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer in the NU Global program on the Boston campus.
NU Global is a leader in innovative educational programs for international students.
We offer ESL and content courses to help prepare students for undergraduate and graduate studies at Northeastern University.
Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs.
Stipend rates vary per course.
Position not benefits-eligible.
The College of Professional Studies is one of ten colleges of Northeastern University, a nationally ranked private research university. Founded in 1960, the College provides lifelong experiential learning that unleashes the capacities of aspiring individuals in all stages and walks of life. The College teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on campus and online in more than 90 programs.
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. Furthermore, 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.
Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.
NU Global is seeking dynamic, academically-focused English language teachers. On-ground, semester-based courses include academic listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the upper intermediate and advanced levels, and some content-based instruction. Schedules vary, with teaching loads from three to eighteen hours per week.
Applicants should submit materials including a cover letter and vitae.
Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work in your cover letter.
Please direct questions to Ilka Kostka at i.kostka@northeastern.edu.
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ [https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/] for more information.
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.
The per credit rates start at $1,448.66.
Requires a Master's degree in TESL, Applied Linguistics, English, or a related field. Candidates must have at least two years of teaching experience in a higher education environment.
Market context
In Massachusetts, part-time university language teaching roles tend to be competitive because schools look for instructors who can teach effectively while fitting course schedules and program needs. For this NU Global role, a master’s degree in TESL, Applied Linguistics, English, or a related field and at least two years of higher education teaching experience are key screening factors. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant classroom experience and student-centered instruction.