Part-Time Lecturer - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Boston)

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

22h

About The Position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering seeks part-time faculty to teach selected undergraduate or graduate courses within the department and its degree programs. Course topics may span disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas, including opportunities to support experiential and practice-based components of undergraduate and graduate curricula. Part-time faculty bring applied, industry-informed perspectives into the classroom, complement full-time faculty capacity, and help bridge academic research with professional practice.

Requirements

M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
Strong, effective verbal communication skills to engage students and explain technical material clearly.
Ability to bring an applied, real-world perspective to instruction, especially when courses include an experiential or practice-oriented component.

Nice To Haves

Professional and/or teaching experience, particularly experience applying technical knowledge in professional practice settings.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver lectures, course materials, and examinations for assigned courses.
Design or support experiential learning components where applicable, including project-based assignments, applied problem-solving, case studies, or industry-connected coursework.
Interact regularly with students, respond to questions, and provide guidance outside scheduled class time.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely, substantive feedback.
Coordinate with department faculty and staff to ensure course content aligns with program learning outcomes and curriculum requirements.