Part Time Lecturer - Art + Design

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

About The Position

The College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University is seeking Part-Time Lecturers to teach during the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Lecturers teach undergraduate or graduate courses based on enrollment, funding, and departmental needs. Courses may cover art, media, or design fundamentals; drawing, painting, or sculpture; graphic, information, interaction, or experience design; animation, video arts, or photography; visual studies or art history; or other relevant subjects. Candidates must be able to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without visa sponsorship from Northeastern University. The university will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or other employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. The rate per credit begins at $2,085. Northeastern considers candidates’ work experience, education, and skills when extending an offer. Benefit-eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage; paid time off; tuition assistance; wellness and life benefits; retirement benefits; and commuting and transportation benefits. Northeastern encourages qualified applicants to apply and provides equal employment consideration as required by applicable law.

Requirements

MFA or equivalent terminal degree is ideal.
At least two years of successful college teaching experience is ideal.
Art, media arts, and design candidates should have active careers demonstrated through current exhibition, publication, or creative practice, and course-related experience.
Ability to effectively engage students at beginning, intermediate, or advanced course-relevant levels.
Must be able to maintain valid U.S. work authorization throughout the appointment without Northeastern University visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MFA or equivalent terminal degree.
At least two years of successful college teaching experience.
For art, media arts, and design candidates: an active career with current exhibition, publication, or creative practice and course-related experience.

Responsibilities

Teach introductory and intermediate courses in art, media, or design fundamentals, or other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
Teach courses in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic, information, interaction or experience design, animation, video arts, photography, visual studies, or art history, as determined by enrollment, funding, and departmental needs.
Effectively engage Northeastern students at course-relevant levels of study, whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced.