Part-Time Lecturer, Graduate Cooperative Education Program, College of Science

The College of Science at Northeastern University is looking for part-time lecturers to teach a graduate course, called EESC-6500 Pathways to Professional Success, for Fall 2025 either online or on-ground on the Boston, MA campus. This class is related to cooperative education and career development and is designed to prepare graduate students for a short-term internship/Co-op experience and their current/future careers.

About the Course:
The EESC-6500 Pathways to Professional Success course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive set of professional competencies, including self-assessment, career exploration, networking, and job search strategies, while honing critical skills in resume writing, interview preparation, workplace communication, and collaboration. The class will teach students how to analyze industry trends, research potential career paths, and adapt to various workplace cultures, demonstrating professionalism, ethical decision-making, and time management. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to transition into cooperative education experience and post-graduate employment, equipped with tools to navigate the professional workplace and achieve long-term career success. 

Classes are completely asynchronous with online engagement for students taking the course. No live instruction is provided.

• Master’s degree required.
• Work in experiential learning, career services, human resources, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years teaching experience preferred. Online teaching experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with LMS systems such as Canvas preferred but not required
• Applicants with industry experience in Life Sciences not required, but a plus
• Strong organization and communication skills, and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to meet virtually once per month required.

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

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.