Adjunct Part-Time Lecturer, College of Science, Mathematics (NYC Campus)

Northeastern University • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Mathematics in Northeastern University’s College of Science at its NYC campus seeks an adjunct part-time lecturer to teach MATH 1231, Calculus for Business and Economics, during the Spring 2027 semester, which runs from January 13 through May 2, 2027. The course is worth four credits, has a maximum roster of 18 students, and meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. on site at the NU-NYC campus. Total compensation for the course is $6,284.40, at a rate of $1,571.10 per credit.

The course covers differential calculus, including derivatives of power, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic functions, and applies derivatives to rates of change, estimation, optimization, and marginal analysis. It also applies integral calculus to accumulation functions and future value. Instruction emphasizes practical business and economics problems, building mathematical models from raw business data, and expressing mathematical results in language appropriate to business contexts. The course incorporates a graphing calculator.

The lecturer will prepare and deliver lectures using provided course materials, facilitate respectful discussion, grade assignments and provide feedback, engage with students about their performance, contribute to curriculum development, and follow Northeastern policies. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the position does not offer work visa sponsorship. The posting notes that a four-credit course typically requires an estimated weekly commitment of 13.5 hours and may not meet the 20-hour-per-week minimum for STEM OPT compliance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field.
• Authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Review and learn key teaching points in existing instructor guides.
• Prepare lectures based on provided course materials and support high-quality teaching standards.
• Facilitate rich, respectful debates and discussions in an in-person or online class.
• Review and grade assignments promptly, providing students with appropriate coaching and feedback.
• Maintain consistent communication with students and monitor their performance.
• Contribute to the program’s curriculum development efforts.
• Adhere to Northeastern’s policies.

Benefits

• Northeastern describes a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, vision, and dental coverage; paid time off; tuition assistance; wellness and life benefits; retirement benefits; and commuting and transportation benefits. Eligibility for this position is not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree