Adjunct Teaching Faculty- Biomedical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Biomedical Engineering courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels in Worcester. Positions are created to maintain a pool for anticipated openings and start dates vary by course and semester.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field and have significant teaching experience, including college-level courses; PhD preferred, masters required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with significant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses.
• Ability to teach in other areas is valued.
• PhD preferred; master’s degree in related discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Teach day and/or evening classes for Biomedical Engineering at undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Provide students with timely feedback and grading.
• Review WPI course catalog to identify engineering courses you may teach.
• Online teaching experience and Canvas LMS familiarity is preferred but not required.

Skills

Teaching experience

College-level teaching

Education

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Teaching Faculty- Biomedical Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Engineering Operations-JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Abilities to teach in other areas is also valued.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Biomedical Engineering Department, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 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. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department when an opening is anticipated. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date you must reapply.

Responsibilities include teaching from established curriculum but with addition of personal expertise and experience; provide students with timely feedback; grading. Prior experience teaching college-level courses required. Applicants should review the WPI course catalog and identify engineering courses they may be qualified to teach. Experience with online teaching and the Canvas learning management system preferred but not required. PhD in related discipline preferred; master’s degree in related discipline required.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat actively seeks to increase the diversityof its workplace. 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 withdiverse 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.