Adjunct Instructor - Building Sciences

Wentworth Institute of Higher Education • Boston, MA

1d • $1,365 • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor for the Fall 2026 semester to teach an in-person course for the Bachelor of Science in Building Sciences program. The course, BSCI4000 – Building Performance Analysis, introduces advanced digital tools for simulating, predicting, and analyzing building components, whole buildings, and urban environments. Students will explore the relationship between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM), focusing on BIM-to-BEM workflows, interoperability, and current modeling challenges. Through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and group projects, students will learn how integrated digital tools can support energy-conscious design strategies from early conceptualization to detailed design development. This 4-credit course is scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. The fall term runs from September 8th to December 8th, followed by a review and exam period.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture, environmental design, or a related field.
• Ability to teach an in-person course on campus in Boston.
• Availability for a 4-credit course scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM.
• Ability to teach from September 8th to December 8th, including the review and exam period.

Nice To Haves

• Prior university-level teaching experience.
• Flexibility in teaching approach to address diverse student needs and interests.

Responsibilities

• Teach BSCI4000 – Building Performance Analysis course.
• Introduce advanced digital tools for simulation, prediction, and analysis of building components, whole buildings, and urban environments.
• Explore the relationship between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM).
• Offer insights into BIM-to-BEM workflows, interoperability, and contemporary modeling challenges.
• Utilize lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and group projects to facilitate learning.
• Provide students with an understanding of how integrated digital tools can inform energy-conscious design strategies.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode, number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level