Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Mechanical Engineering

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

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct teaching faculty in Mechanical Engineering to teach day and/or evening classes at undergraduate and graduate levels. Positions are created for an applicant pool and assignments are made as needed by the department.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree, have significant practical experience, and possess successful undergraduate/graduate teaching experience. Start dates vary; online teaching and Canvas experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with teaching experience.
• PhD preferred; master's degree in related discipline required.
• Experience with online teaching and Canvas is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach day and/or evening classes for undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Provide students with timely feedback and grading based on the established curriculum.
• Review the WPI course catalog to identify teachable courses and align expertise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Advanced degree

Curriculum development

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)

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. 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.