Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Mechanical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 7,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and long-term disability

Retirement savings plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Mechanical & Materials Engineering courses at undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Positions are created to maintain an applicant pool; start dates vary. Applicants will be contacted when openings arise, and applications remain in the pool until the posting closes.

Reapplication is required for future consideration. Responsibilities include teaching from established curricula with personal expertise,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.
• PhD preferred; master's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Teach from established curriculum with personal expertise and experience.
• Provide students with timely feedback and grading.
• Prior experience teaching college-level courses required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course instruction

Online teaching

Education

PhD in related discipline

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

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)

EEO 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. 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 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 benefits, including

• health insurance
• life and long-term disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• tuition assistance
• flexible spending
• health savings accounts

and 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.