Adjunct Faculty - Analytics (Oakland)

Northeastern University•Oakland, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, part-time faculty lecturer in Analytics on the Oakland campus. The role involves teaching analytics to global student populations, with instructional areas including probability and statistics, data exploration, data visualization, and predictive analytics. The Master of Professional Studies in Analytics program develops foundational analytics skills among working professionals. Its curriculum includes preparing data and conducting analysis such as regression, forecasting, and optimization, as well as data visualization and data storytelling. The degree emphasizes experiential learning connected to professional applications and prepares students for general entry- and mid-level analytics roles across professional domains. Applicants must have a master’s degree in an aligned discipline and analytics-industry experience. Teaching, coaching, and/or training experience is required; successful graduate-level teaching online or on campus is strongly preferred. A PhD in a science field or similar is preferred. Applicants should submit a cover letter and vitae. The cover letter should explain how their expertise, knowledge, and skills prepare them to support pedagogy and curriculum that foster belonging in the university community. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Northeastern will not sponsor employment visas; the successful applicant must maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without university sponsorship. The rate is $2,435.76 per credit. Benefit-eligible employees may access Northeastern’s comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an aligned discipline.
Analytics-industry experience.
Demonstrated teaching, coaching, and/or training experience.
Ability to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without Northeastern University visa sponsorship.
Submit a cover letter and vitae; the cover letter should address how the candidate’s expertise, knowledge, and skills prepare them to foster belonging through pedagogy and curriculum.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a science field or similar.
A history of successful graduate-level teaching, online or on campus.

Responsibilities

Teach analytics courses to global student populations.
Provide instruction in areas including probability and statistics, data exploration, data visualization, and predictive analytics.
Support experiential learning and the development of foundational analytics skills relevant to professional applications.