Part-Time Lecturer, Cooperative Education Courses for Graduate Programs in Biotechnology

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Teach graduate courses relating to cooperative education and career development. Courses designed to provide a forum for students to critically analyze and reflect on the relationship between theoretical learning and their field experience. In conjunction with this course, students complete a cooperative education placement to gain practical experience. Students are asked to investigate the challenges, opportunities, standards and implications of their career interests by looking through the lens of the organization that provides their work placement. Students are expected to design a portfolio that demonstrates their career applying leadership principles to practical situations, networking to increase post graduate opportunities, professional presentation skills, business etiquette, cultural communication and personal branding, 12-14 week course begin every semester with starts in September and January. Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs. The Cooperative Education Program at the College of Science Course assignment and instruction for this posting will be for the Cooperative Education division of the College of Science which serves students who want to gain practical work experience during the course of their degree program. These courses are designed for students who meet eligibility criteria and are participating in short term practical work experiences (internships and co-ops) that are relevant to their vision and skill level. Course content includes areas such as: self-assessment, industry analysis and research, interviewing and academic course of study.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• 2+ years teaching experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Work in experiential learning, career services or related field preferred.
• Online teaching experience desirable.
• Applicants with industry experience in Biotechnology or Life Sciences not required but a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses relating to cooperative education and career development.
• Provide a forum for students to critically analyze and reflect on the relationship between theoretical learning and their field experience.
• Oversee students completing a cooperative education placement to gain practical experience.
• Guide students in investigating the challenges, opportunities, standards and implications of their career interests.
• Instruct students to design a portfolio that demonstrates their career applying leadership principles to practical situations, networking to increase post graduate opportunities, professional presentation skills, business etiquette, cultural communication and personal branding.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees