Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, US
Summary
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social science and policy studies. Develop and deliver innovative, cutting-edge course content for students.
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Social Science & Policy Studies - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Social Science & Policy Studies department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes in each of our six programs:
Economic Science
International Development, Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Learning Sciences & Technologies
Psychological Science
Society, Technology and Policy
Each program offers either a graduate major or undergraduate major and minor option, and are led by esteemed leaders in their respective fields. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic adjunct faculty to work with our ever-expanding load of innovative and cutting-edge courses for our exceptional students.
To learn more about the department, see course offerings, and learn about our exceptional faculty, please visit our department page at https://www.wpi.edu/academics/departments/social-science-policy-studies
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 on file with the department for future consideration.
JOB DESCRIPTION
There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses, as we expand our horizons in the department. If you have a particular expertise in a topic that you would like to propose, we are open to new ideas.
An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in a related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. We look forward to hearing what you have to offer!
Compensation: $6,000 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
