Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester

On-site

GBP 6,000 - 7,600

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty in the Chemical Engineering Department. The role will involve teaching day and/or evening classes, with courses assigned as needed across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, with prior teaching or industry experience valued. Opportunities exist to teach on-campus, online, or in corporate settings.

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Prior teaching experience and/or industry experience is valued.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with on-campus, online, or corporate delivery options.
  • Contribute to course planning, content development and assessment.
  • Identify courses best fit for expertise and align with curriculum needs.

Skills

Teaching
Course development
Communication

Education

Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemical Engineering - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Chemical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus, off-campus in a corporate setting, and online delivery. All topics in Chemical Engineering are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses in the current chemical engineering curriculum would be the best fit for their expertise.

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Prior teaching experience and/or industry experience is also valued.

Compensation: $8,000-$10,000 per course

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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