Part-Time Lecturer - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Boston)
Northeastern University · Boston · $2,694/month (stated in the posting)
About the Opportunity
Position Summary:
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks part-time faculty to teach selected undergraduate or graduate courses within the department and its degree programs. Course topics may span a full spectrum of disciplinary or interdisciplinary areas, including opportunities to support the experiential and practice-based components increasingly integrated into undergraduate and graduate curricula. Part-time faculty play a valuable role in bringing applied, industry-informed perspective into the classroom, complementing full-time faculty capacity and helping bridge academic research with professional practice.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver lectures, course materials, and examinations for assigned courses
- Design or support experiential learning components where applicable, such as project-based assignments, applied problem-solving, case studies, or industry-connected coursework
- Interact regularly with students, including responding to questions and providing guidance outside of scheduled class time
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely, substantive feedback
- Coordinate with department faculty and staff to ensure course content aligns with program learning outcomes and curriculum requirements
Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline (required)
- Professional and/or teaching experience preferred, particularly experience applying technical knowledge in professional practice settings
- Strong, effective verbal communication skills to engage students and explain technical material clearly
- Ability to bring applied, real-world perspective into instruction, especially where courses include an experiential or practice-oriented component
Position Type
AcademicAdditional 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 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 rate per credit is $2,693.75More jobs at Northeastern University · Education & Training jobs in Boston