Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor - MS in Organizational Leadership and Corporate and Organizational Communication
About the Opportunity
About the Opportunity:
The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in the MS in Organizational Leadership and Corporate and Organizational Communication degree programs. We seek a dedicated and dynamic individual to contribute to innovative and forward-thinking programs focused on leadership development, organizational effectiveness, communication, and community engagement within complex organizational environments.
The successful candidate will have a strong academic background and significant industry experience as a practitioner in organizational leadership, corporate strategy, or organizational communication
The position is a full-time, open rank, non-tenure track, renewable appointment located in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities:
This full-time faculty member is expected to bring their her/his intellectual and creative capacity to bear in advancement of the programs, seeking to serve students by participating in a range of teaching and non-teaching activities that support the advancement of the programs. They will teach a full teaching load spread throughout the year and will work with the program office on administrative issues and programmatic projects.
Faculty enjoy a collegial work environment that allows for work-life balance and are expected to be available to students online and in person as needed.
Teaching and actual course load may vary with other responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to:
Teaching & Curricular Oversight (approximately 80% of time)
Teach a variety of graduate courses in MS in Organizational Leadership and/or Corporate and Organizational Communication degree programs.
Engage in curriculum development, program assessment, and the integration of emerging trends and practices into the academic offerings.
Mentor and advise students, guiding them in their academic and professional development.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners.
Service & Professional Development (approximately 20% of time)
Serve on committees that support the mission of the program and the vision of the College and wider University.
Promote the discovery and dissemination of knowledge through scholarship, research, creative activity, and professional development.
Travel
In addition to supporting the campus, occasional travel may be
required to the University’s global network of campuses. Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations
Qualifications:
Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Studies, Communication, Management or a closely related discipline by appointment start date or later.
Evidence demonstrating a history of professional practice and engagement in the field.
Substantial industry experience in organizational leadership, corporate communication, or community-focused organizational practice, preferably at a senior or executive level, with demonstrated ability to apply professional experience to teaching and learning.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
Experience in online or hybrid teaching modalities.
Experience with industry partnerships, consulting, or collaborations.
This is a non-tenure track, annually renewable position. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes being present on the Boston campus, required evening hours and the possibility of weekend hours. Travel to the University’s other campuses may be required.
Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita, cover letter and teaching statement addressing the prompt below, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive.
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 a teaching statement addressing the following prompt:
Teaching statement (1 page):
Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your
pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Professional Studies (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.
Please direct questions to Andrew Kinley, [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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 considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Position Type
AcademicAdditional 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:
52-week salary ranges: Assistant Teaching Professor: $77,000.00 - $103,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $77,000.00 - $111,000.00With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Organizational Leadership, Organizational Studies, Communication, Management, or closely related discipline by appointment start date.
- Evidence demonstrating a history of professional practice and engagement in the field.
- Substantial industry experience in organizational leadership, corporate communication, or community-focused organizational practice.
- Substantial industry experience at a senior or executive level.
- Experience in online or hybrid teaching modalities.
- Experience with industry partnerships, consulting, or collaborations.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
- Ability to be present on the Boston campus, work required evening or weekend hours, and travel occasionally to other global campuses.
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
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