Open Rank Teaching Professor in Art + Design Fundamentals

About the Opportunity

The Department of Art + Design in the College of Arts, Media, and Design invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Teaching Professor at the rank of Assistant, or Associate, or Full. All classes will be taught at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. We seek an innovative colleague eager to contribute to the teaching and administration of the undergraduate fundamentals courses key to the department.

The full-time faculty member will teach courses in the Art + Design fundamentals which includes 6 courses spanning from drawing to composition to making to video to interaction. These courses are 2 credits and taken by students early in their program. This role will also coordinate and manage these courses in Boston and advise for other campuses where these courses are offered. A successful candidate is an engaged maker with a strong record of professional practice/research, who demonstrates an expansive view of the field of art and design.

Responsibilities:

The full-time faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses at the fundamental level in the Department of Art + Design. Other responsibilities for this position include coordinating the schedule and curriculum in the fundamentals by working with instructors and department administrators. In addition to teaching, all full-time faculty are expected to contribute to the cultural life and function of the program through service commitments on committees, special projects, and student advising and engagement activities.

A full course load with a 1.0 FTE appointment is 24 credits per year (12 per semester) or the equivalent, with the opportunity to teach in the summer (May-August) for extra compensation. The position's standard duties consist of 80% teaching, 10% service and 10% creative practice, with the possibility of course release for large-scale service project such as the management and coordination of the fundamentals.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a terminal degree in the anticipated focus areas of teaching. Rank as an Assistant, Associate or Full teaching professor will be assessed in consideration of the candidate’s previous teaching experience and creative practice and/or research experience.

Additional Information:

All applications must be submitted electronically through Northeastern’s career site, Workday at https://hr.northeastern.edu/careers/job-listings/.

Applicants should submit

1) a letter of application describing relevant professional and teaching experience, and how they can support our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students,

2) a curriculum vitae

3) evidence of teaching excellence. Candidates should also provide the contact information of three references.

Letters of recommendation, teaching and research statements, and/or portfolios of creative work should not be submitted, but they may be requested later during the search process. The start date for the position is Fall 2025.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

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:

Assistant Teaching Professor: $61,000.00 - $75,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $70,000.00 - $88,000.00 | Teaching Professor: $77,000.00 - $97,000.00

With 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.