
Adjunct Part-Time Lecturer, College of Science, Mathematics (NYC Campus)
Northeastern University · Consumer Services
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About the Opportunity The Department of Mathematics of the College of Science at Northeastern-NYC is seeking adjunct part-time lecturers to teach MATH 1231 Calculus for Business and Economics for the Spring 2027 semester, which runs from January 13, 2027 through May 2, 2027. This is a 4-credit course. The total compensation for this course is $6,284.40 ($1,571.10 per credit). Course roster is capped at 18. This course will be offered Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:00 AM – 9:40 AM, on-site at the NU-NYC campus. Course Information: Calculus for Business and Economics: Provides an overview of differential calculus including derivatives of power, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic functions. Derivatives are used to model rates of change, to estimate change, to optimize functions, and in marginal analysis. The integral calculus is applied to accumulation functions and future value. Emphasis is on realistic business and economics problems, the development of mathematical models from raw business data and the translation of mathematical results into verbal expressions appropriate for the business setting. The course incorporates the use of a graphing calculator. Key Responsibilities: review and learn key teaching points within existing instructor guides; be willing to support high-quality teaching and standards through preparation of lectures based on course materials provided; facilitate rich respectful debates and discussions in an in-person or online class; provide timely review and grading of assignments with appropriate coaching and feedback to the students; consistently connect with students and their performance; contribute to the program’s curriculum development efforts; and adhere to Northeastern’s policies. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field is required Application Materials CV/resume Cover letter 3 references – provide name, title, company, phone, email, relationship (e.g. my current supervisor) Questions may be directed to Dr. Ken Ching, g.ching@northeastern.edu Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position will not be sponsored for a work visa. Note for STEM OPT Participants: This position may not satisfy the 20-hour per week minimum required to maintain compliance with STEM OPT guidelines. For example, a four-credit course typically involves an estimated weekly commitment of 13.5 hours, which falls short of the required threshold. Position Type Academic Additional 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: The rate per credit is $1,571.10. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.