Part-Time Lecturer - Economics – Seattle

NU USA Northeastern University

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Seattle, WA Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted October 21, 2025 Last posted November 7, 2025
Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.     

Responsibilities

The Department of Economics seeks applicants for part-time teaching in its graduate program on the Northeastern University Seattle campus. Applicants qualified to teach economics classes in any field are encouraged to apply to be considered for openings that arise. Part-time Lecturers are responsible for the preparation and administration of assigned classes, including administering exams, holding appropriate office hours, and grading. Classes are taught on the Seattle campus.  

Positions available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and department need.  

Qualifications:  

Ph.D. degree in Economics preferred; Master’s degree required for undergraduate teaching. College-level teaching experience preferred.  

Documents to Submit:

CV and Cover Letter required.  

Additional Information:

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 is $2,500
About this role

Summary

Teach economics classes on the Seattle campus, including preparing, grading, and holding office hours.

Job title

Part-Time Lecturer - Economics

Experience level

Master’s degree required, Ph.D. preferred

Industry

education

Location requirements

Seattle, WA; on-site teaching only

Salary

$2,500 per credit

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

teaching experienceCVcover letter

Preferred skills

Ph.D. in economicscollege-level teaching

Specializations

economics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Seattle, WA, USA

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