Part-Time Lecturer - Comparative Public Policy and Administration

Company: Northeastern University
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

About the Opportunity The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its ten 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 School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses in Comparative Public Policy and Administration at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Part-time instructors are needed to teach graduate-level courses in comparative public policy and public administration, as well as international governance systems. Instructors will support our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs and serve Spanish university exchange students through our CUNEF partnership program. These courses support the Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis, and Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice programs. Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus, with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network. Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, or related disciplines is preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience in comparative policy analysis or international public administration may be considered. College-level teaching experience is preferred. Documents to Submit: Applicants should submit a 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.

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