Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Fire Protection Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

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Worcester Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Fire Protection Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Fire Protection Engineering - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach for the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. 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.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Abilities to teach in other areas is also valued.

Compensation: $7,000 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.

About this role

Summary

Teach fire protection engineering courses; require advanced degree and teaching experience.

Job title

Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Fire Protection Engineering

Experience level

significant practical experience

Industry

education

Location requirements

Worcester, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

$7,000 per course

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

advanced degreeteaching experiencefire protection engineering

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

fire protection engineeringcivil engineeringmechanical engineeringchemical engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Worcester, MA, USA

On-site City