Part Time Lecturer, MS Statistics and MS Applied
Mathematics
About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity:
The Department of Mathematics seeks part-time lecturers to teach
graduate-level project courses in the MS Statistics and MS Applied
Mathematics programs. These courses are designed to help students
apply mathematical, statistical, computational, and data-driven
methods to real-world problems.
The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in
mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, data science, or a
closely related field, together with professional or industry
experience in applying quantitative methods. Project topics may
include statistical modeling, machine learning, optimization, data
analysis, mathematical modeling, AI-related applications, financial
modeling, healthcare analytics, operations research, or other
applied areas depending on program needs.
The instructor will guide students through project development,
problem formulation, data analysis, modeling, computation,
interpretation, communication, and final presentations.
The per credit rate is $2,932.00.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the following:
- Teach graduate-level project-based courses in MS Statistics and
MS Applied Mathematics.
Develop and guide applied projects connecting mathematics,
statistics, computation, and real-world problems.
Mentor students through project scoping, modeling, data
analysis, computation, interpretation, and presentation.
Support the use of tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or other
relevant software.
Provide timely feedback on project proposals, progress reports,
presentations, and final reports.
Connect course content with current industry and research
applications.
Maintain regular communication with students and hold office
hours.
Coordinate with the program director and faculty lead as
needed.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data
Science, or a closely related field required.
- Industry, government, or research experience applying
quantitative, statistical, computational, or data-driven methods
strongly preferred.
- Experience with project-based teaching, mentoring, consulting,
or supervising applied projects preferred.
- Strong communication skills and ability to guide graduate
students from diverse backgrounds required.
- Experience with Python, R, MATLAB, or related tools strongly
preferred.
- Ability to connect mathematical and statistical theory with
practical applications required.
- Prior graduate-level teaching experience preferred.
Application Materials:
- CV/resume
- cover letter
- 3 references - provide name, title, company, phone, email,
relationship (e.g. my current supervisor)
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 $2,932.00
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Part-Time-Lecturer--MS-Statistics-and-MS-Applied-Mathematics_R140141
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