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Assistant Teaching Professor

Worcester, MA โ€ข On-site

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schoolsย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Chemistry & Biochemistry
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position. Candidates who have previous experience in activities to educate a broad and diverse group of students are preferred. This position is a one-year appointment with an anticipated start date between September 1 and September 15, 2026.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking outstanding applicants in chemistry and/or biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a passion for teaching and mentoring students and bring high-quality, rigorous, innovative, and inclusive pedagogical teaching methods into the classroom.
Teaching responsibilities may include general chemistry lectures and labs, as well as biochemistry laboratories (enzymology, protein characterization, and protein engineering). This hire is expected to teach the equivalent of six seven-week courses this academic year. Preference will be given to candidates also willing to advise or co-advise senior research projects. The visiting professor will be supported to engage in scholarship and professional development activities as opportunities permit.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field and experience teaching undergraduates. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in mentoring undergraduate students and other accomplishments and include endorsements from references.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), sample course materials, and teaching evaluations if available. Applicants also must provide the names and contact information of three references.
For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry please visit https://www.wpi.edu/academics/departments/chemistry-biochemistry.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Suzanne Scarlata at sfscarlata@wpi.edu .
Annual salary is $65,000 - $75,000 based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity. WPI's benefits package includes a robust retirement match, wellness perks, tuition assistance and more!
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.