"Assistant Professor, Engineering Interdisciplinary"

Job Description Summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants interested in joining the Wentworth community as an Assistant Professor (though exceptional candidates at higher ranks may be considered) to teach in the Engineering program for multiple positions in the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering starting Fall 2026. We invite applications from all areas of Engineering.

About the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering

Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.

The Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering is the largest academic unit within Wentworth, serving approximately 1,800 students in eight undergraduate engineering programs: biological, biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, electromechanical, engineering, and mechanical. In addition, the school has Master of Science degrees in civil, mechanical, and electrical & computer engineering. Our curriculum provides practical, hands-on experience through laboratory-intensive courses.

Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Engineering
• 3 years of relative experience
• The ability to teach in first-year engineering is a plus
• Experience/Education in mechanical engineering or related disciplines

Position Details

The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary. Benefits are described briefly HR.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $89,042 and 105,114. The low end of the pay range in all faculty searches is at the minimum salary for the rank per the collective bargaining agreement between Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Wentworth Faculty Federation, Local 2403, AFT MA, AFL-CIO (the “Faculty Federation” or “Federation”). The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment. The range does not include any salary stipend from a named-professorship. Note that these are two semester equivalent salaries.

This position comes with a 10% retirement contribution (no matching required) according to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Wentworth Faculty Federation.

Wentworth uses a three-semester per year schedule. The faculty contracts are for two semesters (fall and spring) with optional summer teaching, which is paid on a prorated basis of the provided two-semester salary. This means the annual compensation could reach 1.5 times the provided two-semester salary, depending on the availability of summer classes.

Please email Associate Dean Anuja Kamat kamata@wit.edu if you have any questions.

Please complete application by submitting the following attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae