Visiting Assistant Professor, Electrical Computer Engineering

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach Robotics Engineering to first-year engineering students, and Electrical or Computer Engineering courses such as Digital Logic and Programming.

The standard load is 16 credit hours per semester for Fall 2026, with potential extension into Spring 2027 and a path to a full-time Assistant Professor position for Fall 2027. Salary ranges from $34,000 to $38,000 for one semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the appropriate area of Engineering (required).
• Ph.D. degree in the appropriate area of Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach Robotics Engineering for first-year engineering students.
• Teach Electrical or Computer Engineering courses such as Digital Logic and Programming.
• Manage a 16-credit-hour workload per semester for Fall 2026.
• Extend into Spring 2027 and apply for a tenure-track role later.

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Ph.D. degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants who areinterested in joining the Wentworth community for one or twosemesters to teach:

• Robotics Engineering for first-year engineering students
• Electrical or Computer Engineering – Courses such as DigitalLogic and Programming

This will be a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in theDouglas D. Schumann School of Engineering in Fall 2026 and/orSpring 2027, with an opportunity to apply for a full-time AssistantProfessor position for Fall 2027.

Please email Associate Dean Anuja Kamat [e-mail] if you haveany questions.

The standard load for the position is 16 credit hours per semesterfor the Fall 2026 semester. Extension into the spring semester,based on coursework availability and needs will be considered,alongside evaluation of performance and potential interest.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Position Details:

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between$34,000 and $38,000 for one semester.

The specific pay for this position will be determined by theUniversity based on consideration of all relevant factors when andif it decides to extend an offer of employment. The position doesnot include a comprehensive benefits package.

Please be aware that any final offer for this position iscontingent on the applicant providing valid I-9 documentation,showing work authorization and identity.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair,transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. Webelieve that clarity about pay structures and ranges supportsequity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for allemployees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offeredto support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating adiverse and culturally competent institution where each member hasthe opportunity and support to reach their full potential and makecontributions to our campus community and beyond is InclusiveExcellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to InclusiveExcellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support andaccommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations,contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, CatlinWells, at [e-mail] .

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