Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

The Experimental College at Tufts University seeks Visiting Lecturers from a range of backgrounds and professions for the Spring 2023 semester. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applicants are asked to design and – if selected – teach small, discussion-based courses that promote active learning and that engage Tufts undergraduates in an exploration of ideas and experiences shaping the world today. We are looking for out-of-the-ordinary courses that also have broad appeal.

Up to fifteen courses will be chosen from a very competitive pool. ExCollege courses are three-credit, letter-graded electives. Classes meet in the evening, once a week, for a total of 2.5 contact hours per week, over thirteen teaching weeks. Our courses are typically taught in a classroom setting at the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus. We anticipate Spring 2023 courses will primarily be offered in person, and online courses will only be considered under special circumstances. Selected applicants may be asked to adjust their proposed syllabi as necessary to meet ExCollege and university guidelines. Stipend: $5,500.00 for the semester, whether taught individually or team-taught. The semester will begin on January 18, 2023. The last day of classes is May 1, 2023. 

Qualifications

Anyone who has some special expertise to offer Tufts undergraduates and has the ability to share that expertise effectively may apply.

In order to ensure a healthy and safe work environment, Tufts University is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine before their start date. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine requirement

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/107824.

You will be asked to upload four documents: a biographical statement, course description, syllabus, and CV.

You will also be asked to include a 200-word course summary and instructor bio which will be used to market your course to students.

The deadline to apply is: Monday, August 15, 2022.

We encourage all applicants to visit: https://excollege.tufts.edu/teach-tufts/visiting-lecturers

For more information call 617-627-3384, or email excollege@tufts.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Tufts invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.  If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617.627.3298 or at Johny.Laine@tufts.edu.  Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu