Assistant or Associate Teaching/Clinical Professor in the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences

About the Opportunity

About Northeastern:

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our

students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations—in Boston; Arlington: Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; Miami Oakland; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs— in a variety of on-campus and online formats—lead to degrees through to doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers. The Bouvé College of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members, with over 2,000 undergraduate and 2,400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health, psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the University’s mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs. The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary department in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, one of nine colleges at Northeastern University. We provide a world-class education in a broad range of public health areas and prepare students for clinical careers that promote the health and well-being of individuals, communities, and populations in culturally diverse contexts. We are committed to the highest quality, evidence-based research and translation. Our department is a unique, transdisciplinary setting that incorporates teaching, learning, and service. The Department currently comprises over 70 faculty engaged in research, teaching, and practice, many of whom are jointly appointed in other schools within Bouvé and different colleges across the University.

About the Opportunity:

The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, in Bouvé College at Northeastern University, is accepting applications for two full-time, non-tenure track 52-week appointment, teaching positions at the rank of Assistant, or Associate Teaching/Clinical Professor, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The searches are open in terms of the areas of expertise with preference for candidates with backgrounds in epidemiology, health policy, health communications and/or interest in teaching our introductory undergraduate courses in the United States Healthcare System and Community & Public Health. These courses cover topics including research study design, health literacy, rural health, healthcare organizations, mental health, population health, health promotion campaigns, and advocacy. Successful candidates may teach at the undergraduate and the graduate level. These courses also include an evaluation component. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated background of excellence in teaching. Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching, service, and research excellence and commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among all members of the Northeastern community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experience, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, curricula, service, and research in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Northeastern also values experiential learning, which successful candidates will be able to incorporate in their courses.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and potentially, graduate courses and participating in departmental, college, and university service. Engagement in scholarship and continuing professional development is required. Qualified candidates must have expertise in, or demonstrated commitment to, working with students from varied backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or DrPH or another terminal degree in public health, communication, epidemiology, or a related field. At least one year of prior undergraduate teaching experience is required.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates should apply here with a cover letter, curriculum vitae that highlights courses taught, curriculum development, and pedagogical training, and can include publications and relevant scholarship; statements addressing the prompts below; and a list of three references. Applications will be reviewed beginning on April 1, 2026.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching and research excellence. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experience, knowledge, and skills to build curriculum and pedagogy in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your experience, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Teaching Statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

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:

52-week salary ranges: Assistant Teaching Professor: $109,000.00 - $132,000.00 | Associate Teaching Professor: $125,000.00 - $156,000.00 | Assistant Clinical Professor: $114,000.00 - $147,000.00 | Associate Clinical Professor: $126,000.00 - $162,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.