Adjunct Faculty, Education

About the Opportunity

Mills College at Northeastern University is seeking Adjunct Faculty to Education courses at the Oakland campus in the Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 academic terms. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.  We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.

Responsibilities:

Mills College of Northeastern University is seeking applicants to teach such courses as:

• Human Development & Classroom Community
• Multiliteracies Multiple Subject
• Multiliteracies Single Subject
• Curriculum & Instruction Multiple Subject
• Curriculum & Instruction Single Subject – Humanities
• Curriculum & Instruction Single Subject – STEM
• Pedagogical Content Knowledge Lab Multiple Subject
• Pedagogical Content Knowledge Lab Single Subject

Responsibilities include: developing a syllabus, assignments, assessments and course schedule to meet required learning outcomes; developing and delivering course content using the Mills College at Northeastern teaching and learning platforms and facilities; holding appropriate office hours; engaging with departmental and university adjunct faculty obligations as required.

The courses will be taught in person on the Mills College at Northeastern campus in Oakland, California. The per credit rate is $2,317.50.

Qualifications:

M.A. required, Ph.D. or A.B.D. preferred. Preference will be given to persons experienced in teaching in K-12 classrooms as well as large and diverse groups of students.

Documents to Submit:

Cover letter and CV. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter the academic area(s) or courses in which you are qualified to teach in relation this posting. Please be sure to include a statement on your experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your cover letter.
 
About Mills College :

Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College at Northeastern University serves students of all genders. The Mills experience is distinguished by interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. We have a strong record of academic success with underrepresented students. 

Mills College at Northeastern encourages diversity in hiring and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.   

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .

The per credit course rate is $2,317.50

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 https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .