Professor of Practice in Systems Engineering

JOB TITLE

Professor of Practice in Systems Engineering

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Electrical & Computer Engineering Department

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a Professor of Practice position in the Systems Engineering Program. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position designed for individuals who bring substantial, current professional or industry expertise into the classroom and project advising. This position emphasizes high-quality teaching and project advising, practice-oriented education, and contributions grounded in real-world professional experience.
Responsibilities for this position include teaching primarily online, asynchronous graduate courses, conducting research, and advising students at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels with research closely coupled with industry applications. Additional responsibilities include actively participating in committee assignments and other service activities that connect the Systems Engineering Program to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department as well as the rest of the campus.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Systems Engineering offers courses and degrees at the graduate level including a certificate of Systems Engineering, an M.S. of Systems Engineering, an M.S. of Systems Engineering Leadership, and a Ph.D. of Systems Engineering.

An earned Ph.D. in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required. Candidates should have strong research experience in the general areas of systems engineering, but not limited to: systems thinking, system modeling, complex systems, risk management, system safety, security and reliability. Candidates must be able to contribute to the teaching mission of the department, especially for the graduate degree programs in Systems Engineering. A record of excellence in scholarship evidenced by publications, as appropriate for the candidate's experience, and a commitment to advancing a research program is desired.

Founded in 1865, WPI is one of the nation's first technological universities known for its innovative project-based education. WPI's reputation as a rigorous and innovative university rests on the shoulders of its faculty. A highly selective, private technological university and one of the nation's first, WPI believes that when great minds work together, great advances follow. At WPI the boundaries to multidisciplinary collaboration are low. Faculty members, students, and other partners work together on real-world projects and purposeful research that are the hallmarks of the WPI experience. Located one hour west of Boston, the university's campus is in Worcester, Massachusetts, a thriving 21st century college city recognized as a growing hub of scientific and technological innovation.

Qualified applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of research interests, (3) a statement of teaching interests, (4) a cover letter, and (5) names and contact information of at least three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year.  Salary is 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.