Professor of the Practice - Project Management - Seattle / West Coast
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Posting Detail Information
Position Title | Professor of the Practice - Project Management - Seattle / West Coast |
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Requisition Number | FTFR000975 |
Division/College | College of Professional Studies |
Interdisciplinary Division/College | College of Professional Studies |
Location | Seattle Campus |
Full-time/Part-time | Full Time |
Benefits Eligible | Yes |
Tenure Status | Non Tenure Track |
Posting Date | 07/10/2017 |
Responsibilities | The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Professor of the Practice for the Master of Science in Project Management (MS PMGT) program. The position is based at our campus in Seattle, Washington /Silicon Valley. The MS PMGT program is one of the largest Project Management programs in North America and is a GAC® (Global Accreditation Center) accredited program by the Project Management Institute, Inc. Classes are offered in an online, blended, and hybrid format at the University’s Main Campus in Boston and Regional Campuses in Charlotte, NC, Seattle, WA, Silicon Valley, CA, and Toronto. Occasional travel may be required. This position reports to the Faculty Director of the Project Management program. |
Qualifications | The successful candidate must demonstrate strong teaching abilities and a dedication to continued improvement as an educator. Experience teaching at the master’s level, teaching and developing online courses, and proven success in working with international students are desired attributes. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and characteristics: •S/he must have outstanding and sustained professional accomplishment recognized by peers as having made significant contributions to the project management field. • S/he has an earned doctorate from an accredited institution either in project management or a related field and 10+ years of professional experience at the project manager level. Those whose doctoral programming is nearing completion may be considered, but higher priority will be given to those who have completed their doctoral degree. It is highly desirable that candidates have a track record of presenting to Project Management Chapters, Interest Groups, and other Industry groups on project management topics. The position is based in Seattle WA and the chosen candidate will need to have a primary course load of teaching on-ground courses at the Seattle / Silicon Valley campus in the evenings. |
Additional Information | This is a non-tenure track, annually renewable position. This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes required evening hours and the possibility of weekend hours. Travel to the University’s Regional Campuses may be required. There may be opportunities to teach overseas. |
Documents Needed to Apply
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- References
- Teaching Statement
- Licenses
- Other
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you hold an active Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential awarded through the Project Management Institute?
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Do you have experience teaching at the master’s level?
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- No
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Do you have experience teaching in an online environment?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience teaching international students?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least 10 years of professional experience as a project manager?
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- no
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Do you have an earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution either in project management or a related field?
- yes
- no
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Are you located within commutable distance of Seattle, WA?
- Yes
- No