Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Mechanical Engineering

Worcester Polytech; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 7,000 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life/long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Mental health and well-being program

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the Mechanical & Materials Engineering Department to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Start dates vary by course; applications remain in the pool until the posting closes. Responsibilities include teaching with expertise, providing feedback, and grading.

PhD preferred; master's required for related discipline. Compensation is $7,000–$7,500 per course.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level courses is required.
• Strong mechanical engineering background preferred.
• Willingness to teach day and/or evening classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from established curriculum with personal expertise.
• Provide timely feedback to students; grade assignments.
• Prior experience teaching college-level courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Advanced engineering knowledge

Education

PhD in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Mechanical Engineering

LOCATION Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM

DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Mechanical 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 Mechanical and Materials 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.

Compensation: $7,000–$7,500 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.

About WPI

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinary students, talented and dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• A working environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being

It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.