Job Opportunities
Join the Boston University Summer Term Team!
Boston University Summer Term offers a range of opportunities supporting our summer college and pre-college programs. Whether you’re interested in teaching, student life, or administrative operations, you’ll play a key role in delivering an engaging and enriching experience for students from around the world. Explore our current openings below or sign up to receive updates about future employment opportunities.
Note: Instructional positions listed below are for pre-college teaching roles only. If you are interested in teaching Summer Term college courses, please reach out to the appropriate school or college directly.
Please submit the interest form below to express interest in future opportunities and be informed when new positions are posted.
Summer Term 2027 Pre-College Programs: Call for Course Proposals
Boston University Summer Term seeks instructors to develop and teach courses for our 2027 summer pre-college programs for academically ambitious high school students ages 14-17. Courses may be taught by a single instructor or by a team of instructors who share teaching duties. Proposed new courses should reflect your expertise and teaching interests. Proposals are welcome from the following subject areas:
- Biosciences/Medicine/Pre-Med (any field)
- Health Sciences/Public Health (any field, but click here for a course we are particularly interested in seeing developed)
- Engineering (any field)
- Finance
- Marketing/Advertising
- Leadership (click here for a course we are particularly interested in seeing developed)
- Mathematics
- Psychology (any subfield not already part of our offerings)
- Sports business/management/economics
- Sports medicine/physiology
Eligibility
Current BU faculty (full- or part time), staff, lecturers, postdocs, and emeriti as well as qualified external candidates are encouraged to submit a proposal. As a condition of hire, final candidates must successfully complete a background check and be eligible to work in the US (we do not offer visa sponsorship for these programs).
Program Details
Summer Term Pre-College offers several programs for high school students ages 14-17. For 2027, we seek new course proposals for the following programs.
- Summer Challenge (two-hour seminars held M-F, 2 weeks)
- Academic Immersion (single-subject experiential courses held M-F, 3 weeks)
Compensation
Those interested in developing a seminar or course must also teach it in Summer 2027. Compensation varies by program type and number of instructional hours.
Course Development
- Summer Challenge seminar: $2,900
- Academic Immersion course: $6,000
Instruction
- Summer Challenge seminar: $2,900
- Academic Immersion course: Starting at $12,000 (to be split proportionately if team-taught)
How to Submit a Proposal
- Download and review our 2027 Guide to Pre-College Course Proposals
- Register for our optional online Information Session on September 15, 2026, 12 – 1pm Eastern. A recording of the Information Session will be made available for those unable to join.
- Submit your proposal through our online Course Proposal Form by 12pm on September 28, 2026. The proposal should include a course title, course description (around 100 words), learning outcomes (around 100 words), and information about any technical specifications, prerequisites (if any), co-curricular activities, and final project.
- Share this opportunity with others by downloading and sharing our 2027 Pre-College Course Proposal flyer.
Questions? Contact us at summerhs@bu.edu
Note for Departments
Summer Term Pre-College is also open to partnering with colleges, departments, or centers to develop new pre-college offerings. Contact Director of Pre-College Christine Parker at csparker@bu.edu for more information on partnership opportunities.
Administrative Positions
Administrative Coordinator
Boston University Summer Term Pre-College Programs seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support our 2027 Pre-College Programs. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of programs that welcome hundreds of motivated high school students to campus each summer. The Administrative Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations of the Summer Term Pre-College Programs office. This role will provide front-line support to students and families, oversee essential administrative processes, contribute to the admissions process, and assist with communications that enhance the student experience.
The application for this position will be available in October 2026.
BU Student Office Assistant
We are seeking collaborative, proactive, and fun Boston University students to join us during the spring semester! Boston University Summer Term Pre-College Programs office seeks student office assistants to help with administrative tasks related to our 2027 pre-college programs. The job includes answering phones, responding to emails, enrolling students, scanning and filing documents, processing application materials, and fulfilling various other administrative responsibilities. This position runs for the duration of the spring semester (January – May) with the potential to extend through August. Students must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours in our office located on the Fenway campus (200 Riverway) during the academic year; the summer role (June – August) is 40 hours per week. Undergraduate and Graduate students, please apply.
The application for these positions will be available in December 2026.
Student Life Positions (Pre-College Only)
Program Assistant (Residential)
We have a large staff of Program Assistants (PAs) who are assigned students to supervise and live alongside in a BU residence hall. PAs are responsible for mentoring and guiding students, leading activities, and ensuring that students are safe and comply with program rules and guidelines. This position runs from June 14 – August 7 (2027 dates tentative) and is 30 hours/week, including training. Current BU undergraduate and graduate students, please apply.
The application for these positions will be available by early December 2026.
Student Life Coordinator (Residential)
We hire a small team of Student Life Coordinators (SLCs) to serve as our most senior residential staff. SLCs ensure our students’ well-being and safety and manage student issues that arise in the evenings and on weekends. This position runs from June 7 – August 7 (2027 dates tentative) and is 30 hours/week. Current BU graduate students, please apply.
The application for these positions will be available by early December 2026.
Student Life Director (Non-Residential)
This position’s main responsibility is to respond to, communicate about, and document student life issues as they arise during weekday working hours. The SLD meets with students regarding a range of student life concerns and collaborates with the senior team to address and resolve ongoing issues. This position runs from June 1 – August 6 (2027 dates tentative) and is 40 hours/week. Graduate students and professionals with a background in counseling, social work, or student affairs, please apply.
The application for these positions will be available by early December 2026.
Overnight On-Call Coordinator (Non-Residential)
This position provides remote on-call coverage Monday through Sunday from 5pm to 9am. Their main responsibility is to assist residential staff by fielding questions about urgent student life concerns. This position runs from June 1 – August 7 (2027 dates tentative). Professionals with a background in residence life, student affairs, education, or crisis management please apply.
The application for this position will be available by early December 2026.
Instructional Positions (Pre-College Only)
Detailed information on Summer 2027 Instructional Positions will be posted starting in December 2026.
Summer Term Office
200 Riverway, Suite 114
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-5124
Fax: 617-353-5532
summer@bu.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
International Program
200 Riverway, Suite 114
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-0556
Fax: 617-353-5532
sumintl@bu.edu
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
Pre-College Programs
200 Riverway, Suite 214
Boston, MA 02215
General inquiries: 617-353-1378
Fax: 617-358-0646
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm
Academic Immersion: 617-358-3034 / buaim@bu.edu
High School Honors: 617-353-1378 / summerhs@bu.edu
Research in Science & Engineering: 617-358-3034 / rise@bu.edu
Summer Challenge: 617-353-1378 / summerhs@bu.edu