Northeastern University
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Salary
$3,418 / YEAR
Instruct semester-based courses in subjects such as Economics, Sociology, History, Government, Philosophy, and Mathematics for international students. Collaborate with peers to implement student success strategies and foster an inclusive university community.
Requires a Master's degree in a related field (PhD preferred) and at least two years of teaching experience in higher education. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student success and the ability to work with global student populations.
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/ 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. Pay Range: The per credit rate is $3,417.98. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.
Market context
In Massachusetts, higher education instructor roles are often competitive because schools look for advanced subject expertise, prior teaching experience, and the ability to support diverse student populations. This position stands out for requiring a master’s degree in a related field, with a PhD preferred, plus at least two years of higher education teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show student-success experience and global classroom experience.
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