Adjunct Faculty

3 weeks ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

Job Title:

Adjunct Faculty - Great Problems Seminar Instructor

Job Summary:

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global School is seeking adjunct faculty to advise project teams as part of WPI's signature first-year Great Problems Seminar. Successful candidates will co-teach a first-year course focused on a thematic area related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Job Description:

The Great Problems Seminar (GPS) is a two-term course that immerses first-year students into university-level research and introduces them to the project-based curriculum at WPI. Instructors work with students exploring a global grand challenge (e.g., food security, houselessness, climate change) in a project-based classroom. Students work on project teams to tackle an issue that relates science, engineering, and technology to society.

Responsibilities:

  1. Teach the theory and research methods behind exploring global challenges.
  2. Create space for teamwork and co-ownership of the research process.
  3. Assist project teams to deliver a high-quality research project and theoretical solution.

Requirements:

An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in a related discipline with relevant practical experience, in addition to successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience.

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

WPI is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.



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