Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor
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JOB TITLE
Adjunct FacultyOffCampus AdvisorLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Integrative & Global Studies JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Worcester Polytechnic Institutes Global School is seeking adjunct faculty to advise project teams as part of WPIs signature Global Projects Program. Successful candidates will receive a 2 month destination specific appointment completed fulltime onsite at a project center. Project center destinations include international and domestic locations around the world. This onsite position also requires parttime advising in the 2 months prior to departure (completed oncampus or remotely) as well as mandatory participation in advisor trainings.These faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by project center.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the program. 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Advisors work with students completing the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) at WPIs project center destinations around the world. The IQP is one of the most distinctive elements of the WPI Plan and WPIs signature projectbased curriculum. Unlike an academic course this ninecredithour requirement involves students working in teams with students not in their major to tackle an issue that relates science engineering and technology to society.
Advisors guide students through their project experience while also providing student support onsite. Advisors are asked to lead onsite orientations respond to emergencies and assist project teams to resolve issues of group dynamics sponsor relationships or other issues that arise. These highly demanding positions require a significant amount of flexibility selfinitiative and the ability to excel under challenging conditions while efficiently accomplishing tasks in a fastpaced environment.
An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in a related discipline with relevant practical in addition to successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Experience living or working abroad is also highly desired.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae cover letter and names and contact information for three references. The cover letter should feature the candidatesrelevant teaching experience and area(s) of scholarly interest.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat actively seeks to increase the diversityof its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals withdiverse 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
