Career Opportunities

Northwood University's Adult Degree Program (ADP) and Online Program are now accepting applications for Adjunct Faculty at the below locations.  For specific disciplines by location, please see below.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have a minimum of a master's degree in the desired teaching discipline
• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) will be considered for Accounting and Finance
  • No other professional certifications will be considered
• Only applicants who are available to teach evenings and weekends need apply
• Only applicants who have an understanding of and a commitment to the Northwood Idea need apply

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Blackboard, Northwood University's Learning Management System (LMS)
• Prior teaching experience with the adult learner at the college level

Michigan is accepting applications for the following locations, by discipline:

• Accounting:  Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland, Saginaw, Troy
• Economics:  Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Online
• English:  Grand Rapids, Lansing, Online, 
• Entrepreneurship:  Livonia, Warren, Troy
• Finance:  Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Warren
• Health Care Management:  Flint, Grand Rapids, Midland, Troy
• Humanities:  Grand Rapids, Lansing
• Management 480 Strategic Planning:  Bay City, Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing, Midland, Saginaw
• Marketing:  Bay City, Grand Rapids, Midland, Saginaw
• Mathematics/Statistics:  Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Midland, Saginaw
• Psychology:  Bay City, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Midland, Saginaw, Troy, Warren
• Speech:  Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Livonia, Troy, Warren

Lisle, IL, is accepting applications for the following disciplines:

• Statistics 
• Marketing Research
• Marketing Management
• Algebra

New Orleans, LA, is accepting applications for the following disciplines:

• Accounting
• Humanities
• Marketing 
• Psychology
• Science

Successful candidates will have relevant academic backgrounds and experience within their desired discipline as well as teaching experience.

Please review the course descriptions for your discipline of interest.

Click here to apply. If offered employment, official transcript is required.

Northwood University has part-time faculty openings in Marketing, Math and Speech. Require: Grad degree with 18 hrs in field.

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Northwood University is seeking a full-time Academic Assistant to provide support for the Adult Degree Program academic team.  Academic Assistant will assist in hiring with managing employment applications, scheduling interviews and processing paperwork; assist in faculty assignments; maintain accurate and up-to-date faculty files and assist Academic Dean and outreach/program personnel in responding to faculty/student situations.  Require:  Excellent communication and customer service skills; extensive knowledge of Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint; ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently.  Prefer:  Bachelor's degree. 

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Northwood University is seeking an Accounting Clerk in the Business Office who will be responsible for daily business office transactions including: cash receipting, invoicing, third party billing, reviewing monthly statements, auditing statements for accuracy of charges, running reports and balancing accounts.  Person must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook, be self-motivated, detail oriented, have excellent telephone skills and strong customer service experience.  

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Undergraduate program has day and evening openings for part-time faculty in the Math department teaching developmental Algebra and Statistics. Master's degree required or bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate credits in mathematics or quantitative coursework.

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DeVos Graduate School of Management

Do you wish to help educate future leaders in a global, free-enterprise society?  Northwood University is hiring adjunct faculty members within the DeVos Graduate School of Management.

The successful candidate will have earned a terminal degree in one of the following academic disciplines:  Economics, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Accounting, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, International Business, or Operations Management.  Related professional experience required as well as relevant academic background.  The ideal candidate will have experience and ability to teach in multiple disciplines and multiple platforms, including discussion-based classroom meetings during the day and evening in our Michigan Campuses (Midland, Troy, Lansing) as well as possible assignments in our Florida, Texas and Switzerland campuses and our blended/online learning environment. Openness to training in a unique pedagogy is essential to achieve the transformational outcomes that DeVos MBA students accomplish during their program. 

Click here to apply. If offered employment, official transcript is required.

Northwood University is seeking a full-time Contact Center Representative to ensure quality service to all inquiries via telephone and website posed by all customers, students and staff.  Contact Center Rep will provide day-to-day coverage for Call Center; receive inbound and make outbound calls with the goal of increasing business, customer satisfaction and customer retention; ensure proper qualifying of inquiry and setting proper expectations for next steps; arrange appointments for students with appropriate staff members; report call volume data to management and perform other duties as assigned.  Require:  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; exceptional interpersonal communication skills and customer-service focus; ability to prioritize and multi-task; attention to detail; self-starter and ability to multi-task.  Prefer:  Bachelor's degree and working knowledge of Datatel. 

Click here to apply. If offered employment, official transcript is required.

Northwood University seeks a dynamic leader with strong interpersonal skills, a track record of professional success, and experience in the hospitality industry and hospitality education.  The Manager is responsible for overseeing all facets of the NADA Center Hotel, including housekeeping, contract foodservice, on/off site catering and catered events.  Responsibilities include financial management, staffing, and daily operations of the property; develop and maintain a superior student learning environment within the NADA through partnering with the Hotel, Restaurant and Resort Management (HRRM) academic department.   Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule (some weekends and evening events)and have a valid driver's license.  Manager is expected to teach one or two courses per semester in HRRM department based on background and experience.   Require:  MA/MS degree in Hospitality Management or closely related field with min of 5 yrs experience in the hospitality industry; min of 2 yrs experience in Operations Management, Catering Management or Front Office Management; basic knowledge of housekeeping operations; knowledge and ability to uphold appropriate sanitation and safety standards; experience in training/teaching students/employees; experience in budgeting and managing budgets; ability to work independently in timely, consistent, accurate manner; strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational skills; professional, customer service and detail oriented skills; working experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and scheduling software.  Prefer:  Serve Safe certified; Techniques of Alcohol Management Certification or equivalent. 

Click here to apply. If offered employment, official transcript is required.

Northwood University is seeking a full-time Head Coach to maintain the program during the fall cross country, winter indoor track and spring outdoor track seasons.  Responsibilities: recruit, schedule meets and workouts, train, budget, travel and fund-raising.  Require:  Bachelor's degree, collegiate coaching experience, an understanding of NAIA rules and regulations, and knowledge of training routines.  Prefer:  Master's degree and head collegiate coaching experience.   

Click here to apply. If offered employment, official transcript is required.