Assistant Professor, Engineering Interdisciplinary
About The Position
Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as an Assistant Professor (though exceptional candidates at higher ranks may be considered) to teach in the Engineering program for multiple positions in the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering starting Fall 2026. We invite applications from all areas of Engineering. About the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education. The Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering is the largest academic unit within Wentworth, serving approximately 1,800 students in eight undergraduate engineering programs: biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, electromechanical, engineering, and mechanical. In addition, the school has Master of Science degrees in civil, mechanical, and electrical & computer engineering. Our curriculum provides practical, hands-on experience through laboratory-intensive courses. Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in Engineering
- 3 years of relative experience
- The ability to teach in first-year engineering is a plus
- Experience/Education in mechanical engineering or related disciplines
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- competitive salary
- 10% retirement contribution (no matching required)
- optional summer teaching, which is paid on a prorated basis of the provided two-semester salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
