Adjunct Faculty-Great Problems Seminar
Adjunct Faculty-Great Problems Seminar
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JOB TITLE
Adjunct FacultyGreat Problems SeminarLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Integrative and Global Studies Department 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 firstyear Great Problems Seminar. Successful candidates will coteach a firstyear course focused on a thematic area related to the sustainable development goals (SDGs).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 GPS course.
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
The Great Problems Seminar (GPS) is a twoterm course that immerses firstyear students into universitylevel research and introduces them to the projectbased curriculum at WPI.
Instructors work with students exploring a global grand challenge (e.g. food security houselessness climate change) in a projectbased classroom. Students work on project teams to tackle an issue that relates science engineering and technology to society.
Instructors guide students through their project experience while also providing student wraparound support to help acclimate to college level academic and research.
Instructors are asked to teach the theory and research methods behind exploring these different global challenges create space for teamwork and coownership of the research process and assist project teams to deliver a highquality research project and theoretical solution. The experience culminates with a public poster session where students present their work to community members within and outside of WPI.
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.
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
