Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Civil & Environmental Engineering

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,700 - 111,600; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. In this role, you will teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, providing timely feedback and grading assignments.

The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in Civil Engineering with significant practical experience and prior college-level teaching experience. Compensation ranges from $7,500 to $10,000 per course, making it a valuable opportunity for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (PhD preferred; master’s degree required).
• Significant practical experience in the relevant area.
• Prior teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience teaching online courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach from the established curriculum, incorporating personal expertise.
• Provide students with timely feedback on assignments.
• Grade assignments and examinations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Civil Engineering expertise

Online teaching skills

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Civil & Environmental Engineering

Location

Worcester, Massachusetts

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department and will be filled on an as‑needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach from the established curriculum, incorporating personal expertise and experience.
• Provide students with timely feedback.
• Grade assignments and examinations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (PhD preferred; master’s degree required).
• Significant practical experience in the relevant area.
• Prior teaching experience at the college‑level.
• Experience teaching online courses and using Canvas LMS is preferred, but not required.

Compensation

$7,500–$10,000 per course.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.