Adjunct Faculty - Analytics, Bachelor of Science (Oakland)

About the Opportunity

The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer in Analytics, Bachelor of Science on the Oakland campus. The successful candidate will teach on-campus and online undergraduate-level courses in the Bachelor of Science in Analytics.

Instructional areas include, but are not limited to, data analytics (with expertise in data exploration and data engineering), probability and statistics, machine learning, data visualization, database management systems, data mining, predictive analytics, and artificial intelligence.

The Bachelor of Professional Studies in Analytics program aims to foster foundational analytics skills among working professionals, including data preparation, data analysis, transformations, modeling, prediction, forecasting, optimization, data-driven decision-making, data visualization, data storytelling, and related subjects, as well as the relevant tools and technologies. This degree prepares students for entry and mid-level roles in analytics, machine learning, data science, data engineering, and AI. These roles are general across professional domains (e.g., biomedical, healthcare, finance and insurance, robotics, government, education, etc.) and disciplines (e.g., business, marketing, engineering, etc.). The degree is deeply rooted in experiential learning that is closely linked to professional applications in the workforce.

The College of Professional Studies is one of ten colleges of Northeastern University, a nationally ranked private research university. Founded in 1960, the College provides lifelong experiential learning that unleashes the capacities of aspiring individuals in all stages and walks of life. The College teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on campus and online in more than 90 programs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and high-quality instruction on subjects specified above.
• Foster an inclusive and interactive learning environment.
• Evaluate and assess students' progress through assignments, projects, and exams.
• Provide timely feedback to help students improve their achievement of learning objectives

Qualifications

• Master's in aligned discipline and analytics-industry experience.
• Preference for candidates with a PhD in a scientific field or similar.
• Demonstration of teaching, coaching, and/or training is required, with a history of successful academic teaching (online/on-ground) is strongly preferred.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit materials including a cover letter and vitae.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work in your cover letter.

Please direct questions to Vlad Shapiro at v.shapiro@northeastern.edu.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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 per credit rate is $2,435.76.