Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants who are interested in joining the Wentworth community for one or two semesters to teach:

• Site/Civil or Construction Engineering
• MATLAB/Excel for first-year engineering students
• Statics / Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics/Thermodynamics

This will be a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering in Spring 2027 and/or Summer 2027, with an opportunity to apply for a full-time Assistant Professor position for Fall 2027.

Please email Associate Dean Anuja Kamat kamata@wit.edu if you have any questions.

The standard load for the position is 16 credit hours per semester for the Spring 2027 semester. Extension into the summer semester, based on coursework availability and needs, will be considered, alongside evaluation of performance and potential interest.

Applicants should submit:

1) Cover letter that clearly highlights the area of expertise and the courses that they can teach (1-page limit),

2) Current curriculum vitae (CV).

3) Contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified before the University contacts their references.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Position Details:  

The one-semester salary range for this position is $35,000 to $39,000 which is benchmarked against a competitive set of institutions including institutions from the Boston Metro area and is commensurate with experience.

Please be aware that any final offer for this position is contingent on the applicant providing valid I-9 documentation, showing work authorization and identity. 

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.