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Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute logoWorcester Polytechnic Institute
TypePart-time
WorkplaceOn-site
LocationWorcester
Posted10/9/2026
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JOB TITLE

Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Chemical 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 Chemical 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 department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus, off-campus in a corporate setting, and online delivery.  All topics in Chemical Engineering are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses in the current chemical engineering curriculum would be the best fit for their expertise.

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline. Prior teaching experience and/or industry experience is also valued.

Compensation: $8,000–$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 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.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI is the most immersive STEM university in the U.S. The proof is in the paycheck.

WPI has a lot to offer - extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty members at the top of their fields, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a community teeming with activity. You have a lot to offer too - you're ambitious, you want to be challenged, you want to succeed, and you want to make a difference in the world. You know where you want to go; WPI can help you get there.

HQWorcester, United States
Size1,001–5,000 employees
IndustryHigher Education
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