Open Rank Teaching Professor - MS in Organizational Leadership and Corporate and Organizational Communication

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 Dr. David Bell ([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.