Visiting Lecturer

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.  We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome nominations and applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.

The Department of English in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University seeks to fill a Visiting Lecturer position in the 19th and 20th century literature specializing in African-American literature and/or Global English literatures and Digital Humanities.

Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education.

This is a one academic-year appointment that is benefits-eligible. The appointment will be on Northeastern’s Boston campus to begin in Fall 2025. The teaching load is six courses for the academic year (three courses in fall 2025 and three courses in spring 2026). All courses will be taught on-site.

Qualification:

• A PhD in English or its equivalent in a related discipline in hand by the employment start date is required.

Documents to Submit:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, up to two sample syllabi, and the names and contact information for three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation.

Applications must be made through the web portal:

https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Visiting-Lecturer_R131514

Please address nominations and inquiries about the position to Professor Theo Davis at th.davis@northeastern.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

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.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.