Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 33,480 - 133,920; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking an Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor for its Global Projects Program. This role requires candidates to advise project teams as part of a two-month, destination-specific appointment at various international or domestic project centers.

Successful applicants will engage in part-time advising before departure and mandatory advisor trainings. This position demands teaching experience and the ability to thrive in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Holds an advanced degree in a related discipline with relevant practical experience.
• Successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.
• Experience living or working abroad is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Advisors work with students completing the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) at project centers worldwide.
• Guide students through their project experience while providing on-site support.
• Lead onsite orientations and assist project teams with problems.

Skills

Teaching experience

Flexibility and self-initiative

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor

Location

Worcester

Department

Integrative & Global Studies - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Global School is seeking adjunct faculty to advise project teams as part of WPI’s signature Global Projects Program. Successful candidates will receive a two-month, destination-specific appointment completed full-time onsite at a project center in international or domestic locations worldwide. This onsite position also requires part-time advising in the two months prior to departure (completed on-campus or remotely) as well as mandatory participation in advisor trainings. These faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program and will be filled on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

1. Advisors work with students completing the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) at WPI’s project center destinations worldwide.
2. Advisors guide students through their project experience while also providing on-site student support.
3. Advisors lead onsite orientations, respond to emergencies, and assist project teams in resolving issues related to group dynamics, sponsor relationships, or other challenges that arise.
4. These demanding positions require significant flexibility, self-initiative, and the ability to excel under challenging conditions while efficiently accomplishing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

1. Holds an advanced degree in a related discipline with relevant practical experience.
2. Successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.
3. Experience living or working abroad is highly desired.

Compensation

$3,000 per PQP and $12,000 Global Projects Program Advisor.

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. WPI is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.