Part-Time Lecturer - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Company: Northeastern University
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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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 School of Criminology and Criminal
Justice is home to the Center on Crime, Race and Justice. Together,
the School and Center prepare students for professional and
research careers in criminal justice, criminology, and related
fields by applying multidisciplinary and comparative social science
to understand, predict, and explain crime and contribute to the
development of public policy within urban communities. Using an
active learning approach, the School seeks to develop its students
intellectually and ethically, while providing them with a keen
appreciation for the complexities of crime, and public and private
efforts to make communities safer and ensure justice. The School
has a Bachelor’s Degree program, a Master’s Degree program, and a
Doctoral program in Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy.
Further information about the School and Center can be found online
at http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/sccj/ . Our preferred
availability is for classes to take place between the hours of
8:00am and 9:00pm. Please indicate availability in the cover
letter. We are especially interested in candidates with a
commitment to high quality instruction at both the undergraduate
and graduate levels. All qualified applications will be kept on
file for additional openings. Positions are available throughout
the year contingent upon enrollment and departmental need.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology,
or related social science discipline is required. A JD is required
for all law courses. Preference will be given to individuals with
teaching ability in the areas of Criminal Law, Security, Policing,
Violence, Victimology, and Research Methods, and Forensic Science.
Documents to Submit: CV and Cover Letter required. 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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