Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor

JOB TITLE
Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
The Business School

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
One-year appointment as a non-tenure track faculty member in the Operations and Industrial (OIE) discipline within The Business School for the purpose of sabbatical coverage. The successful candidate will teach six courses and actively participate in departmental activities, contributing to our vibrant academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Appointment Details

• Duration: Nine-month appointment (August 2026 - May 2027)
  
• Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor (Ph.D. required) or Instructor (M.S. with significant industry experience)
  
• Start Date: August 2026
  

Requirements and Responsibilities:

Teaching (primary responsibility)

• Six-course teaching load across the academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, depending on departmental needs.
• Course topics may include supply chain management, discrete-event simulation, introductory optimization, and risk and decision analysis.

Service and Departmental Engagement

Active participation in department activities, which may include:

• Contributing to curriculum development and learning assessment initiatives
  
• Engaging in student mentoring and advising
  
• Attending department meetings, retreats, and strategic planning sessions
  
• Participating in operational activities of The Business School
  
• Collaborating with faculty across the OIE discipline, other Business School disciplines, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
  

Administrative Requirements

• Complete the Faculty Annual Review Process, including data entry in Watermark Faculty Success and Workday
  
• Participate in New Faculty Orientation (August 2026)
  
• Report to the Department Head and collaborate effectively within the supervisory chain
  

Resources Provided:

• Dedicated office within The Business School
  
• Information technology support
  
• Access to institutional resources for teaching and professional development
  

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. (for an Assistant Teaching Professor) or an MS with significant work experience (for an Instructor). At least one degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) should be in Industrial Engineering (IE) or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability or strong potential for effective teaching at the college level.

Preferred:

Expertise in supply chain management is preferred. College-level teaching experience is valued, particularly involving active learning pedagogies, use of educational technology, project-based learning, case-based teaching, and online course delivery.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Interested parties should submit a letter of application and current C.V., and make arrangements for us to receive three letters of reference. Other supporting materials, such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, and published articles, are also welcomed. Materials should be electronically uploaded into the system.

Compensation:

$100,000 - $110,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity.

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.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Instructor-Assistant-Teaching-Professor_R0003349

About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.





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