Open Rank Teaching Professor - MS in Project Management (Boston)

Position Summary 

The College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Northeastern University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Open Rank Teaching Professor position in the Master of Science in Project Management. The position is based at our campus in Boston, MA.  

The Master of Science in Project Management program is one of the largest Project Management programs in North America and is a GAC® (Global Accreditation Center) accredited by the Project Management Institute, Inc. Classes are offered in hybrid and online formats at the University’s Main Campus in Boston and campuses in the Northeastern global campus network including Charlotte, NC; Seattle, WA; Silicon Valley, CA; Portland, ME; Arlington, VA; Miami, FL; and Toronto, Canada.  

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities  

This full-time faculty member is expected to bring their intellectual and creative capacity to serve students by participating in a range of teaching and non-teaching activities that support the advancement of the program. They will teach a full teaching load spread throughout the year and will work with the Program Lead on administrative issues and programmatic projects.  

Teaching & Curricular Oversight (80% of time) 

Teaching and actual course load may vary with other responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to:  

• In conjunction with the Program Lead, develop and implement course learning outcomes, curriculum maps, resource guides, textbooks, syllabi templates, and updated course materials; includes campus-specific coursework as desired. 

• Oversee the instruction of specific courses within the curriculum. Responsibilities include supporting the Program Lead in the selection of part-time instructors, advising on syllabi, and evaluating part-time instructor performance. 

• Identify and provide recommendations to keep the curriculum relevant and industry-leading.  

• Work with the Program Lead to ensure regional programs meet license/accreditation requirements and participate in comprehensive regional evaluations and periodic reviews. 

• In collaboration with the Program Lead, create modularity guidelines and recommendations for program content integration across the program and global campus network. 

Service to the University (20% of time) 

• Participating in program, college, University, and campus meetings as applicable. 

• Serving on committees that support the mission of the program and the vision of the College and wider University. 

Travel  

• In addition to supporting the Boston, MA, campus, occasional travel will be required to the University’s campuses in Charlotte, NC; Seattle, WA; Silicon Valley, CA; Portland, ME; Arlington, VA; Miami, FL; Oakland, CA; and Toronto, Canada. 

• Examples of required travel include annual events like CPS Graduation and the CPS Faculty Conference.  

Qualifications 

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teaching abilities and a dedication to continued improvement as an educator. Experience teaching at the master’s level, teaching and developing in-person and online courses, and proven success in working with international students are desired attributes. 

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and characteristics:  

• A terminal degree from an accredited institution either in project management or a related field by appointment start date. 

• An active Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential awarded through the Project Management Institute. Other relevant project management credentials will also be considered. 

• 10+ years of professional experience at the project manager level. 

• Demonstrated understanding of the broader project management community and the range of project management maturity levels of organizations. 

• Experience teaching at the master’s level in both in-person and online environments. 

• Demonstrate a dedication to continued improvement as an educator and a desire to align with the scholar-practitioner model. 

• It is highly desirable that candidates have a track record of presenting to Project Management Chapters, Interest Groups, and other Industry groups on project management topics. 

• It is also highly desirable for candidates to have experience managing artificial intelligence (AI) and/or information technology (IT) projects. 

Supervision 

This position reports to the Program Lead for Project Management programs. 

This is a non-tenure track, annually renewable position. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes being present on the Boston, MA, campus, required evening hours and the possibility of weekend hours. Travel to the University’s other campuses may be required.  

Applicants should submit materials including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. In your cover letter, please discuss how you can support our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. Please direct questions to Dr. Shannon Alpert s.alpert@northeastern.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations—in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; San Francisco; Seattle; Oakland; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through the doctorate in ten colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.  

The College of Professional Studies is one of ten colleges of Northeastern University, a nationally ranked private research university. Founded in 1960, the College provides lifelong experiential learning that unleashes the capacities of aspiring individuals in all stages and walks of life. The College teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on campus and online in more than 90 programs.  

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.  

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.