JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor | Aerospace Engineering
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Aerospace Engineering Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a faculty position at the Assistant Teaching Professor level (secure contract, non-tenure track). Priority will be given to applicants with an educational and research background in aerospace engineering. Responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering, advising undergraduate projects in aerospace engineering, providing academic advising, and contributing to service activities in the department, university, and the profession.
WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidates for the teaching faculty position are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in aerospace engineering, to participate in WPI’s signature project-based education by advising undergraduate senior aerospace design projects, to lead project teams participation in student design competitions, and to provide academic advising to aerospace engineering majors. Teaching faculty are expected to contribute to continuous curriculum improvement of the aerospace engineering department (e.g. redesign of existing courses, introduce new courses, assist in ABET preparation), and contribute to service activities in the department (e.g. participate in committees, coordinate teaching and project laboratories, advise aerospace-related student clubs), the university, and the profession. They are also encouraged to pursue scholarship on engineering education.
Candidates for the teaching faculty position must hold an earned Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field prior to appointment at WPI. Priority will be given to candidates who can teach a broad range of our undergraduate curriculum and to those who have a record of teaching and/or project advising experience.
WPI, founded in 1865 and located one hour west of Boston, is one of the nation’s oldest technological universities. WPI is a highly selective private university with an undergraduate student body of over 5,000 and 2,000 full-time and part-time graduate students enrolled in more than 70 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs. Its innovative project-enriched curriculum engages students and faculty in real-world problem solving, often at one of WPI’s global project centers. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks WPI among the top 100 national universities. WPI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community for faculty, staff, and students, where all community members feel a connected sense of belonging.
Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of teaching interests, (3) a statement of how the candidate will advance WPI’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and (4) contact information for four references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. 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 with diverse 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.
