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Adjunct Faculty - Music

Northeastern

2 - 5 years

California

Posted: 30/06/2026

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Summary and Responsibility

The Department of Music in the College of Arts, Media and Design, Northeastern University seeks adjunct faculty to teach courses on a variety of Music related topics in our Oakland campus. 

Qualifications

PhD is preferred or equivalent professional experience. Previous teaching experience at the college level and a broad knowledge of Humanities is highly desirable.

Please note: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 

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 $2,435.76.

About Company

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a globally recognized research university and a leader in experiential lifelong learning, combining academic excellence with real-world experience through its renowned cooperative education (co-op) programs. With 14 campuses across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, a network of over 300,000 alumni, and more than 3,000 industry, academic, and government partners worldwide, the university fosters innovation, research, and global collaboration. Northeastern offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines, emphasizing the integration of data, technology, and human-centered learning to prepare students for the careers of the future. As an R1 Carnegie-classified research institution, it is committed to addressing complex global challenges through interdisciplinary research and impactful partnerships.

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