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Part-Time Lecturer - Department of Sociology and Anthropology
AI Summary
Teach undergraduate courses in sociology and anthropology fields, deliver lectures, develop assignments, grade, and hold office hours on the Boston campus or online asynchronously.
About this role
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 in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities 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. Seeking instructors able to teach on ground on the Boston campus or online asynchronously. Applicants will be expected to deliver lectures, develop assignments, grade assignments, and hold appropriate office hours.
Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.
Qualifications:
M.A. required, Ph.D. or A.B.D. preferred. Preference will be given to persons 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. 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.
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 $2,085.Skills
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