Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology (non-tenure track) for the 2027-2028 academic year, beginning in August 2027.

We invite scholars who deploy transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods, whose work may focus predominantly on any region of the world (except the United States).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History preferred; terminal degree in a relevant field considered.
• A track record of successful classroom teaching at the university level.
• The ability to work creatively and collaboratively across disciplines with faculty, staff, and students of various experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 6 courses and 2 capstone inquiry seminars in History and International and Global Studies.

Skills

University-level teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in History

Job description

JOB TITLE

Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology (non-tenure track) for the 2027-2028 academic year, beginning in August 2027. We invite scholars who deploy transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods, whose work may focus predominantly on any region of the world (except the United States). We are particularly interested in environmental history scholars with a demonstrated record of teaching who can contribute to the department's existing thematic strength in histories of science, technology, and medicine. Desirable secondary strengths include the ability to extend departmental course offerings in any of the following: race and ethnic studies; gender, sexuality, and women's studies; the Global South; or European imperial and postcolonial histories.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's first technological universities known for its innovative project-based education. WPI's reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI, the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and purposeful research that are the hallmarks of the WPI experience. Located one hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.

Job responsibilities

• Teaching 6 courses and 2 capstone inquiry seminars in History and International and Global Studies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History is preferred; terminal degree in a relevant field considered.
• A track record of successful classroom teaching at the university level.
• The ability to work creatively and collaboratively across disciplines with faculty, staff, and students of various experience levels.

Salary

$78,000 - $82,000. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI's benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more.

Application review

Application review will begin on October 12, 2026, and continue until filled.

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.

About WPI

WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI

WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.