Part-Time Lecturer, MLS/OLLM Program, School of Law
- Pay
- $2,654 – $3,261 per year
- Location
- Boston, MA (Remote)
- Job type
- Part-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- JD
- asynchronous course development
- law instruction
- feedback on student assignments
Also useful
- online teaching experience
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement
About the role
About the Opportunity Job Description Northeastern University School of Law Department of Online and Hybrid Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach and/or develop asynchronous online courses in our graduate law programs. The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Program is designed for non-lawyer professionals working in highly regulated industries.
Our focus areas include, but are not limited, Legal Studies, Employment Law, Health Law, Business Law, Public Policy, and Intellectual Property. Courses in this program are 7 to 8 weeks long (half a semester). The Online Master of Laws (LLM) Program (Program Website) offers courses in general LLM curriculum (including bar preparation), International Business Law, and Intellectual Property Law.
This program is designed for foreign-trained attorneys seeking to practice law in the United States, as well as U.S. JD holders interested in specialized legal fields. Courses in this program run for a full semester, 14 weeks. Instructors may be engaged in course development, teaching, or both. Those who develop courses typically teach them upon completion.
Candidates should indicate in their cover letter which program(s) they are interested in teaching for (MLS, LLM, or both), as well as any relevant teaching experience (both on-ground and online). Applicants will also be required to select their program preference within the application form. This is a pooled posting; applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Questions? Please reach out to Dan Urman at.
Responsibilities
Courses are asynchronous (not live), but instructors must be available for virtual office hours and student meetings via phone or video conferencing. Faculty are to prepare course content prior to the assigned teaching term, this could mean updating case studies, recording short introductory videos, updating due dates and more. Instructors who develop courses are typically expected to teach them upon completion.
Faculty are to provide detailed feedback on all student assignments each week, and engage students through announcements, discussion boards and live video check-ins. Faculty are required to enter final grades by the final grade deadline outlined by the Office of the University Registrar.
Pay and benefits
A Juris Doctor (JD) is required; however, candidates with a PhD will also be considered. Previous experience in online teaching and course development is preferred. A strong record of academic and professional achievement, including expertise and experience in the field of law for which you are applying (MLS/Online LLM), is required.
Documents to Submit: To apply, please submit the following documents: Resume/CV Cover letter (must specify interest in MLS, LLM, or both, as well as any relevant teaching experience, both on-ground and online) List of references Pay Transparency: $2,654 - $3,261 per credit for online courses 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. Pay Range: The rate per credit is $2,654.00 - $3,261.00.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Northeastern's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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