Part Time Lecturer - Art + Design

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) 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

The College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University is looking for Part-Time Lecturers to teach in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester and the Spring 2027 semester. Applications will be reviewed for this position on a rolling basis.

The Part-Time Lecturer will teach introductory and intermediate courses in 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 undergraduate or graduate courses, as determined by enrollment, funding and departmental needs.

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 rate per credit begins at $2,085.
About this role

Summary

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in art, media or design fundamentals at Northeastern University.

Job title

Part Time Lecturer - Art + Design

Experience level

at least 2 years college teaching

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

Boston, MA; on-site; no remote work allowed

Salary

The rate per credit begins at $2,085.

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

MFAcollege teaching experiencecurrent creative practicestudent engagement

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

artmedia artsdesigndrawingpainting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City