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Must be familiar with Federal financial, budgeting, planning, policies and standards. Competencies ... We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal ...

Must be familiar with Federal financial, budgeting, planning, policies and standards. Competencies ... We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal ...

Must be familiar with Federal financial, budgeting, planning, policies and standards. Competencies ... We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal ...

Must be familiar with Federal financial, budgeting, planning, policies and standards. Competencies ... We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal ...

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What is the difference between Climate Policy Analyst vs Environmental Policy Analyst?

AspectClimate Policy AnalystEnvironmental Policy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Policy, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Environmental Studies, Policy, or related fields
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, NGOs, think tanks focused on climate issuesGovernment agencies, NGOs, consulting firms addressing broader environmental policies
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in climate-focused organizations and initiativesIn a wider range of environmental sectors including pollution, conservation, and sustainability

Both roles involve analyzing policies and advocating for environmental or climate-related initiatives. A Climate Policy Analyst specializes specifically in climate change issues, while an Environmental Policy Analyst covers a broader spectrum of environmental topics. The choice depends on your focus area within environmental policy.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Climate Policy Analyst jobs? Cities in Virginia with the most Climate Policy Analyst job openings:
Infographic showing various Climate Policy Analyst job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Part-Time Lecturer - International Environmental Policy

NorthEastern

Arlington, VA โ€ข On-site

$2.0K/wk

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

About the Opportunity

The College of Social Sciences and Humanitiesand its ten tenure units are the home of the Experiential Liberal Arts. Through its research, teaching, and engagement missions, the college collaborates across the university, the Northeastern network, and partners around the globe.

Responsibilities:

The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks applicants to teach graduate courses in International Environmental Policy at its Arlington, Virginia (National Capital/Washington, DC area) campus. Part-time instructors are needed to teach graduate-level courses in international environmental governance, climate policy, global environmental negotiations, and sustainable development policy.

Instructors will support our NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs and serve Spanish university exchange students through our CUNEF partnership program. These courses help the Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Urban Informatics, Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Methods for Social Analysis, and Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice programs.

Teaching will be in a traditional classroom on our Arlington, Virginia campus, with the potential to teach additional classes online for learners throughout our Global Campus Network.

Positions are available throughout the year contingent upon enrollment, funding, and programmatic needs.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or related disciplines is preferred. Advanced (masters) degree with relevant professional experience in international environmental organizations, climate policy, or global environmental governance may be considered.

College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Documents to Submit:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV.

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

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. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

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.

Pay Range:

The rate per credit is $2,085.