Part-Time Lecturer - History

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted October 21, 2025 Last posted December 28, 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: 

Teach European, World, or American history survey courses. Teach upper level undergraduate or graduate courses. Start dates in September, January, May and July.  

Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs. 

Qualifications: 

Ph.D.in  History required 

Documents to Submit:  

CV, Cover Letter, and evidence of teaching required. 

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 survey and upper-level history courses at Northeastern University.

Job title

Part-Time Lecturer - History

Experience level

Ph.D. in History

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

Ph.D. in Historyteaching experienceevidence of teaching

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

historyEuropean historyWorld historyAmerican history
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City