Adjunct Faculty - Art + Design

NU USA Northeastern University

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Oakland, CA Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Description:

The College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University seeks applicants to teach in-person undergraduate courses in Art + Design at the Oakland campus in Oakland, California for the upcoming Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Adjunct Faculty will hold office hours as appropriate.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have an MFA or equivalent terminal degree and at least two years of successful college teaching experience. Art, media arts and design candidates should have active careers with current exhibition, publication, or creative practice and course related experience. Candidates must have the ability to effectively engage Northeastern students at course relevant levels of study, whether beginning, intermediate or advanced.

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

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. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

The per credit rate starts at $2,435.76
About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate art+design courses in person at Oakland campus for Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

Job title

Adjunct Faculty - Art + Design

Experience level

two+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

On-site in Oakland, CA; no remote work allowed

Salary

The per credit rate starts at $2,435.76

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MFAcollege teachingartmedia artsdesign

Preferred skills

exhibitionpublicationcreative practice

Specializations

artdesignmedia artscreative practice
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oakland, CA, USA

On-site City