Adjunct Faculty, Ethnic Studies

Adjunct Faculty Position

Mills College at Northeastern University is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach a course in the Intro to Ethnic Studies course on the Oakland campus in the Fall 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.

Responsibilities include:

developing assignments, assessments and a course schedule to meet required learning outcomes; developing a syllabus; developing and delivering course content using the Mills College at Northeastern teaching and learning platforms and facilities; holding appropriate office hours; completing Heliocampus assessment requirements; engaging with departmental and university part-time faculty obligations as required.

This course will be taught in person on the Mills College at Northeastern campus in Oakland, California. The per credit rate is $2,435.76.

Qualifications:

M.A. required, Ph.D. or doctorate in related field preferred. Preference will be given to those in teaching large groups of students and students with different needs.

Documents to Submit:
Up to date CV/resume is required. Please clearly indicate the academic area(s) or courses which qualify you to teach in relation to this posting.

About Mills College at Northeastern University:
Located in Oakland, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mills College educates leaders who build a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable future for all. Through interdisciplinary programs, innovative research with our community partners, and real-world hands-on experiences, our students build transferable skills that empower them to challenge the status quo. Our graduates elevate well-being and economic justice, leverage frontier technology, lead with empathy, create with purpose, and inspire collective action towards an equitable, prosperous, and vibrant world.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit broadly. Northeastern strives to foster a culture of belonging in the university community. 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. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment to belonging, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Type:
Academic

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.