Part-Time Lecturer - School of Criminology and Criminal Justice - Arlington

About the Opportunity The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its ten tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe. Responsibilities: The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses in the Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCJ) Program at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Part-time instructors are needed to teach graduate courses in Criminology, Global Criminology, and Criminal Justice. Instructors are also needed to teach in topical areas, including Immigration and Crime, Security, Research Methods, and/or Statistical Analysis. Instructors will support the highly ranked MSCJ Program launching in Arlington in Fall 2026. On a rolling basis, we will also consider candidates with qualifications to teach Research Methods and/or Statistical Analysis during the Spring 2026 semester and beyond. These courses support the Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, and Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis programs. Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network. Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or related disciplines is preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience may be considered. College-level teaching experience is preferred. Documents to Submit: Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa. For Arlington, the current per credit rate is $2,085. 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 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 $2,085. Apply tot his job