Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering

Worcester Polytech; United States; Remote; USD 6,700 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites qualified professionals to join its Online Division as part-time adjunct faculty for online graduate courses in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles. Courses are taught asynchronously with flexible start dates by course and semester.

Applicants should hold an advanced degree in robotics or related field and have college-level teaching or TA experience; residence in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Robotics Engineering or related discipline.
• Prior experience as an instructor or teaching assistant at the college level.
• Relevant industry experience is valued.
• Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses via an online/asynchronous delivery method according to the established syllabus.
• Integrate personal expertise and experience into course content.
• Conduct office hours.
• Grade course assessments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.

Education

Advanced degree in Robotics Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach online graduate courses in the Online Division of Graduate Studies. Candidates with expertise in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles are preferred. Positions are filled on an as‑needed basis with varying start dates by course and semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses via an online/asynchronous delivery method according to the established syllabus.
• Integrate personal expertise and experience into course content.
• Conduct office hours.
• Grade course assessments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Robotics Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Prior experience as an instructor or a teaching assistant at the college level.
• Relevant industry experience is valued.
• Must reside in the United States.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
• Teaching Statement or Philosophy

Compensation

$6,667 per two‑credit course and $10,000 per three‑credit course. Compensation is scaled if enrollment is below 12 students per course.

Employment Status

FLSA Status: United States of America (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 is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.