About the Opportunity Mills College at Northeastern University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach a course in the Intro to Ethnic Studies course on the Oakland campus in the Fall 2026 Semester academic term. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities

Mills College of Northeastern University is seeking an applicant to teach the following course: INMI 1051: Intro to Ethnic Studies (4 credits)

Responsibilities

include: Developing assignments, assessments and a course schedule to meet required learning outcomes; developing a syllabus; developing and delivering course content using the Mills College at Northeastern teaching and learning platforms and facilities; holding appropriate office hours; completing Heliocampus assessment requirements; engaging with departmental and university part-time faculty obligations as required. This course will be taught in person on the Mills College at Northeastern campus in Oakland, California. The per credit rate is $2,435.76.

Qualifications

M.A. required, Ph.D. or doctorate in related field preferred. Preference will be given to those in teaching large groups of students and students with different needs. Documents to Submit: Up to date CV/resume is required. Please clearly indicate the academic area(s) or courses which qualify you to teach in relation this posting. About Mills College at Northeastern University Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College educates leaders who build a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable future for all. Through interdisciplinary programs, innovative research with our community partners, and real-world hands-on experiences, our students build transferable skills that empower them to challenge the status quo. Our graduates elevate well-being and economic justice, leverage frontier technology, lead with empathy, create with purpose, and inspire collective action towards an equitable, prosperous, and vibrant world. For more information, please visit https://mills.northeastern.edu/. Additional Information Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit broadly. Northeastern strives to foster a culture of belonging in the university community. 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 to belonging, please see https://belonging.northeastern.edu. 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 $2,435.76 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.