Program Director, School of Engineering
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 150000
Posted on:
10 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
TheDouglas D. Schumann School of Engineering atWentworth Institute of Technologyin Boston invites applications for a full-timeProgram Directorposition for theCivil Biomedical and Biological Engineering programs.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dean the Program Director plays a key role in curriculum development accreditation program assessment and student success. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills experience in academic administration and a passion for student-centered education.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee curriculum planning assessment and accreditation.
Coordinate scheduling faculty assignments and academic standards.
Support student advising recruitment and retention efforts.
Collaborate with university offices such as Registrar Marketing and COOPSCAREERS.
Teach up to 3 courses during the academic year and 2 in summer for additional pay.
Assist with strategic planning budgeting and program communications.
About Wentworthand the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston Massachusetts and comprises the Schools of Architecture and Design Computing and Data Science Engineering Management and Sciences and Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium - an association of Boston institutions including Emmanuel College Simmons University Massachusetts College of Art and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of the many opportunities afforded to faculty is the ability to collaborate across these institutions and share resources.
Wentworth is a university with a teaching focus and strategic initiatives of diversity equity and inclusive excellence high-value learning transformational student experience and next-generation partnerships. The school has a strong commitment to recruiting and retaining students with diverse backgrounds fostering a vibrant design community and learning environment for faculty and students and building on and expanding current government community industry and alumni partnerships. For more information about Wentworths Strategic Plan see: D. Schumann School of Engineering currently offers eight ABET-accredited engineering programs in Biological Biomedical Civil Computer Electrical Electromechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering with two new engineering programs in addition to the undergraduate programs the School offers three graduate programs in Civil Electrical and Computer and Mechanical Engineering.
Application Material:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Statement
Research Statement - Long Term Vision
Complete contact information for at least three professional references
Starting date: July 1 or September 1 2026. Review of the applications begins on April 1 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 yearsof progressive responsibility in academic research or equivalent roles including teaching program development or leadership
Holds a PhD in an engineering discipline or closely related field.
Holds a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor rank.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities.
Experience in serving students management and leadership
Preferred Work Experience Required:
5 - 10 years of relative experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstratedadministrative experience.
Position Details:
This is a full-time benefits eligible.
12 month administrative professional position
The job grade for this position is a Grade 11. The expected wage range for this position is between $120000 - $150000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Wentworth does not sponsor for employment-based petitions/applications for this role
Compensation and Benefits
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair transparent and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity fosters trust and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees.
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworths commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the website applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance Catlin Wells at .
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
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About Company
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a technology university in Boston with five schools focused on Engineering, Computing, Design and Management. It is ranked as one of the best engineering schools by U.S. News & World Report and Best Values by Payscale.com.
