Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for its Computer Science Department to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis, with start dates varying by course and semester. The role involves teaching on campus, off campus in corporate settings, or online, with assignments matched to the applicant's background and availability. WPI has specific interest in areas like Foundations of Computer Science, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Design, Interface Design, Artificial Intelligence, and introductory programming languages such as Racket/Scheme, Python, Java, and C/C++.

Must Have

• Hold an advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Significant practical experience in the relevant area
• Successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience

Good to Have

• Abilities to teach in other areas

Perks & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Work-life benefits

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. 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.

There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses to be taught on campus, off campus in a corporate setting or online. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. We have specific interest in areas such as Foundations of Computer Science, Algorithms, Software Engineering and Object-Oriented Design, Interface Design and Artificial Intelligence. In addition, we have ongoing interest in introductory computer science courses where our current introductory courses emphasize program design using languages such as Racket/Scheme, Python, Java and C/C++.

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Computer Science 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.