Adjunct Faculty | Robotics Engineering

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 71,089 - 85,150; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health prioritized work environment

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for Robotics Engineering. Responsibilities include teaching courses, developing course content, and engaging with students to support their learning outcomes.

Qualified candidates must hold an advanced degree in robotics or a related field and have significant teaching experience. The position offers a compensation of $7,000 per course and comes with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in robotics or a related discipline.
• Significant practical experience in the relevant area of robotics.
• Successful teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Availability to teach day and/or evening classes as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Robotics Engineering.
• Develop and deliver course content aligned with department curriculum.
• Engage with students, provide feedback, and support learning outcomes.
• Participate in related departmental activities and initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level

Engagement with students

Curriculum development

Education

Advanced degree in robotics or a related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty – Robotics Engineering

Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes in the Robotics Engineering Department. Positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the Department and will be filled on an as‑needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Robotics Engineering.
• Develop and deliver course content aligned with department curriculum.
• Engage with students, provide feedback, and support learning outcomes.
• Participate in related departmental activities and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in robotics or a related discipline.
• Significant practical experience in the relevant area of robotics.
• Successful teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Availability to teach day and/or evening classes as required.

Compensation

$7,000 per course.

Benefits

Part‑time faculty receive benefits as a WPI faculty member, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long‑term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a work environment that prioritizes mental health and well‑being.

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.

Employment Status

FLSA Status: Exempt