Northeastern University

Adjunct Faculty - Department of History - Oakland, CA

Location
Oakland, CA
Pay
$2,484 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
September 23, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Faculty - Department of History - Oakland, CA About the Opportunity ">The College of Social Sciences and Humanities and its nine 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: Teach European, World, or American history survey courses. Teach upper level undergraduate or graduate courses. Start dates in September, January, May and July. Positions are available contingent upon enrollment, funding and departmental needs. Qualifications: M.A. required, Ph. D. preferred for European, World and American History Survey. Documents to Submit: CV, and Cover Letter required. 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. 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 $2,484.48. To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ca

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$2,484 per credit
History median
$3,201/ course, n=42
California median
$8,000/ course, n=314

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