Part Time Lecturer - Department of Medical Sciences

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/28/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted June 29, 2026 Last posted June 29, 2026
Job description

About the Opportunity

Part-time Instructor positions available as determined by department’s curricular and institutional needs to teach courses or sections in the didactic curriculum in the Department of Medical Sciences including curriculum in Physician Assistant, Healthcare Leadership, and Extreme Medicine.
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and administer lectures, recitations, and laboratory experiences.
  • Prepare course materials, examinations, and assessments.
  • Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Collaborate with the Faculty and departmental leadership for the course as needed.
  • Hold office hours to assist students with their academic needs.
  • Coordinate the course and curriculum as arranged; Part-time instructors may work under the direction of the Lead Faculty for the course.
  • Part-time instructors will report to the Department Chair
Qualifications:
  • Master or doctoral degree in specialty field as appropriate for topic of instruction is required.
  • Strong interpersonal communication, organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Proficiency with computer technology, database management, and electronic records.
  • Successful applicants will have professional experience and college teaching experience in large higher education institutions with global student populations.
To teach medical topics in the PA Program, Physician Assistant graduate of an accredited physician assistant program or a currently licensed physician preferred. Physician assistant applicants must be certified by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and have an earned master’s degree in a field related to physician assistant practice or the education of physician assistant students. Physician applicants must be certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) specialty board or by an American Osteopathic Association (AOA) approved specialty board. Licensed or eligible for licensure within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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 is $2085
About this role

Summary

Teach medical courses, develop lectures, evaluate students, collaborate with faculty, part-time role with required medical and teaching credentials

Job title

Part Time Lecturer - Department of Medical Sciences

Experience level

professional experience

Industry

education

Location requirements

Boston, MA; on-site work, part-time position

Salary

Pay Range: The rate per credit is $2085

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationorganizationproblem-solvingcomputer technologydatabase management

Preferred skills

medical licensuremedical certificationcollege teaching experience

Specializations

medical sciencesphysician assistanthealthcare leadershipextreme medicine
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City