Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Architectural Engineering

Location
Worcester, MA
Pay
$7,500 – $10,000 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 1, 2026

About this position

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Architectural Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Architecture Engineering program in the Civil & Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program and department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including design studios, with various options for on-campus and online delivery. All courses listed in the WPI undergraduate and graduate catalog under the Architecture Engineering and Master of Architecture curriculum are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise. An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture or closely related discipline. Prior experience as an instructor or a teaching assistant at the college-level is required. Relevant industry experience is also valued. Responsibilities include teaching from an established course syllabus but with addition of personal expertise and experience; conducting office hours; grading the course assessments; providing students with timely feedback; providing materials used in course evaluations. Compensation: $7,500-$10,000 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

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$10,000
Engineering median
$6,387/ course, n=40
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=150

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