Adjunct Faculty, Educational Leadership

Mills College at Northeastern University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach a course in the Educational Leadership program on the Oakland campus in the Spring 2026 Semester. Responsibilities include developing assignments, assessments, and course content, delivering it using university platforms, holding office hours, and fulfilling departmental obligations. The role requires an M.A., with a Ph.D. or doctorate preferred, and experience teaching diverse K-12 students. The position is based in Oakland, California, offering a per-credit rate of $2,387.03.

Must Have

• M.A. required
• Developing assignments, assessments and a course schedule to meet required learning outcomes
• Developing a syllabus explicitly addressing credential standards
• Developing and delivering course content using the Mills College at Northeastern teaching and learning platforms and facilities
• Holding appropriate office hours
• Engaging with departmental and university part-time faculty obligations as required

Good to Have

• Ph.D. or A.B.D. or doctorate in education or related field preferred
• Experienced in teaching in K-12 classrooms
• Experienced in teaching large and diverse groups of students

Perks & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness & life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting & transportation benefits

About the Opportunity

Mills College at Northeastern University is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach a course in the Educational Leadership program on the Oakland campus in the Spring 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. We are strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcome applications from members of groups underrepresented in academia.

Responsibilities:

Mills College of Northeastern University is seeking applicants to teach this course in Education Leadership:

• EDUT 6307: Fiscal and Business Services (4 credits)

Responsibilities include: developing assignments, assessments and a course schedule to meet required learning outcomes; developing a syllabus explicitly addressing credential standards; developing and delivering course content using the Mills College at Northeastern teaching and learning platforms and facilities; holding appropriate office hours; engaging with departmental and university part-time faculty obligations as required.

The courses will be taught in person on the Mills College at Northeastern campus in Oakland, California. The per credit rate is $2,387.03.

Qualifications:

M.A. required, Ph.D.or A.B.D. or doctorate in education or related field preferred. Preference will be given to those experienced in teaching in K-12 classrooms as well as large and diverse groups of students.

Documents to Submit:

Cover letter and CV. Please clearly indicate in your cover letter the academic area(s) or courses in which you are qualified to teach in relation this posting.

About Mills College:

Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College at Northeastern University serves students of all genders. The Mills experience is distinguished by interactive classes, one-on-one attention from exceptional faculty, a culture of creative experimentation, and cutting-edge interdisciplinary learning opportunities which empower students to make a statement in their careers and communities. We have a strong record of academic success with underrepresented students.

Mills College at Northeastern encourages diversity in hiring and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty. In so doing, we offer our students not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Additional Information

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see https://belonging.northeastern.edu.