Part-Time Lecturer - Human Services

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 November 13, 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 Human Services Program in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach Human Services undergraduate courses in one or more of the following fields: expressive arts, art therapy, and advocacy/activism. 

 

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need. 

 

Qualifications:  

A master’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required and teaching experience in Human Services or Social Work is preferred. Academic preparation and work experience relating to the Human Services field required. Evidence of effective teaching experience strongly preferred. 

 

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 undergraduate courses in human services, expressive arts, art therapy, and advocacy/activism.

Job title

Part-Time Lecturer - Human Services

Experience level

master's degree

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

master's degree in social work or related fieldteaching experience in human services or social work

Preferred skills

effective teaching experience

Specializations

expressive artsart therapyadvocacyactivism
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

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