Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biotechnology
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, US
Summary
Deliver undergraduate and graduate level instruction in Biology and Biotechnology. Implement student-centered, evidence-based pedagogical practices to engage students through active and project-based learning.
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biotechnology
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Biology & Biotechnology - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Department of Biology & Biotechnology. 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. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.
JOB DESCRIPTION
There is potential need for instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department of Biology and Biotechnology. Teaching assignments will be aligned with departmental needs as well as the successful candidate’s expertise, interests, and availability. The department values innovative, student-centered approaches to teaching that engage students through active learning, project-based experiences, and other evidence-based pedagogical practices.
The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree in a biological, biotechnological, or closely related discipline and possess significant professional, research, or applied experience in their area of expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students and have a record of successful instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds whose expertise can contribute to the department’s educational mission and enrich the learning experiences of our students.
Compensation: $6,500 per course
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
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.
Home to the first master’s program and one of only three fire protection engineering graduate programs in the United States, WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering Department has driven significant cutting-edge research, developed real-world solutions through its state-of-the-art fire laboratories, and graduated highly trained, influential, in-demand experts.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are recognized for cutting-edge research and teaching focused on making the world safer by tackling challenging questions about fire behavior and our response to it. Students work alongside them in state-of-the-art facilities to gain and create knowledge that informs and shapes regulatory policy, building design, manufacturing processes, first responder operations, and product performance standards.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
Home to the first master’s program and one of only three fire protection engineering graduate programs in the United States, WPI’s Fire Protection Engineering Department has driven significant cutting-edge research, developed real-world solutions through its state-of-the-art fire laboratories, and graduated highly trained, influential, in-demand experts.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are recognized for cutting-edge research and teaching focused on making the world safer by tackling challenging questions about fire behavior and our response to it. Students work alongside them in state-of-the-art facilities to gain and create knowledge that informs and shapes regulatory policy, building design, manufacturing processes, first responder operations, and product performance standards.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Worcester, MA
