Assistant Teaching Professor - MS in Project Management

About the Opportunity

Position Summary

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 an online or hybrid format across our network of campuses.

Faculty members teach in an online and hybrid environment with a diverse student body. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teaching abilities and a dedication to continued improvement as an educator.

The position is a full-time, open rank, non-tenure track, renewable appointment located in Arligton, VA.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

This full-time faculty member is expected to bring their intellectual and creative capacity to bear in advancement of the Master of Science in Project Management program, seeking 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 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 as needed.

Teaching & Curricular Oversight (approximately 80% of time)

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 curriculum relevant and industry-leading.
• Work with the Program Lead to ensure regional license / accreditation requirements are met.
• Participate in comprehensive evaluations and periodic reviews as required by the campus in which the campus operates.
• Teaching and actual course load may vary with other responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to :

Scholarship and Service to the University (approximately 20% of time)

• Participate in program and faculty committee meetings as applicable.
• Serve on committees that support the mission of the program and the vision of the College and wider University.

Travel

In addition to supporting the Arlington, VA, campus, occasional travel will be required to the University’s Campuses in Boston, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Toronto, and / or Charlotte.

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

The potential for transnational work is also possible.

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 on ground 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.
• 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 on ground 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.

Supervision

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

Applicants should submit materials including a letter of interest, vitae, teaching evaluations, 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.

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.

This is a non-tenure track, annually renewable position. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes being present on the Arlington, VA, campus, required evening hours and the possibility of weekend hours.

Travel to the University’s other Regional Campuses may be required. There may be opportunities to teach overseas.

Position Type

Academic