Part-Time Lecturer – English

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted October 21, 2025 Last posted October 21, 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 English in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applications for part-time writing instructors. Lecturers teach required writing courses that include First-Year Writing, as well as a variety of Advanced Writing courses that focus on disciplinary writing practices, including specialized courses in technical writing, business writing, writing for the health professions, and interdisciplinary writing. First-Year and Advanced Writing courses are also available in sections for multilingual writers. For a general introduction to the Writing Programs, please see http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/english/writing-program/. 

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

 

Qualifications: 

M.A. in English or equivalent required. 

Documents to Submit: 

Cover letter and CV. 

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 $2,085.
About this role

Summary

Teach required and advanced writing courses, including technical, business, health, and interdisciplinary writing.

Job title

Part-Time Lecturer – English

Experience level

M.A. in English or equivalent

Industry

education

Location requirements

Boston, MA; remote work not allowed

Salary

$2,085 per credit

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

M.A. in Englishwork authorization

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

writingdisciplinary writingtechnical writingbusiness writinginterdisciplinary writing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

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