Assistant Teaching Professor, Integrative and Global Studies
- Employer
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Location
- Worcester
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- Professional Fields, Architecture & Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Anthropology & Archaeology, Geography
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor, Integrative and Global Studies
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Integrative & Global Studies
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
WPI seeks a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor whose teaching, advising, and scholarly expertise will support the evolution and growth of the University's global curriculum including potential graduate programs in community engagement and development, global health, and trans-regional studies.
Faculty support for project work includes classroom teaching, and organizing and advising student research projects around the globe. Over time, faculty will be expected to direct one of WPI's global network of project centers.
Teaching track positions are considered to be continuing positions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will prepare students for their off-campus research experience by teaching WPI's project preparation course (Social Science Research Methods for the IQP) and advise student projects at WPI's off-campus project centers during at least one of our 8 week terms each year. This person will also have the opportunity to teach in the GPS program and Master's program, depending on interest and need.
- Over time, the successful candidates will be expected to take a leadership role in directing one of WPI's network of off-campus project centers.
- Participation in research and scholarly activities is encouraged but not required.
Desired Attributes
- Experience teaching qualitative social science research methods (or applying them through scientific research), and in conducting and guiding applied field research.
- Experience engaging students in off-campus experiential learning in diverse organizational settings and diverse communities.
- Demonstrated ability and enjoyment in collaborating with colleagues from a variety of disciplines and engaging in collaborative knowledge generation.
- Candidates should have a strong interest in global teaching and learning.
- Interest in engaging in scholarly research areas such as community engagement, innovation, project-based education, urban planning and change, environmental sustainability, public health, or global learning.
- Foreign language skills.
Position Requirements
- A PhD in International Studies or Development, Anthropology, Geography, History, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Environmental and Sustainability studies or a related field with interest and experience in global studies and project based learning.
How to Apply
For full consideration, applications, including a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, and contact information for references should be received by March 1, 2021.
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. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Teaching-Professor_R0001217
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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Organization
Founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's earliest technological universities. From our founding days, WPI has taken a unique approach to science and technology education.
Our undergraduate and graduate students emerge ready to take on some of the most difficult challenges in science and technology. More important, they understand how their work can truly impact society and improve our lives.
Great Minds at Work in the classroom and around the world
WPI's academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to the BA, BS, MS, ME, MBA, and PhD.
At sites as close as our home city of Worcester and at over 40 other locations in 25 countries,WPI’s Global Projects Program immerses students in new cultures to tackle unstructured problems in ways that are meaningful to local sponsors in real communities. This is not your typical study abroad.
WPI faculty members and students are engaged in advanced, multidisciplinary research across a broad range of fields—from cutting-edge work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, to explorations of the technological and policy issues surrounding cybersecurity, to studies of issues as diverse as firefighter health and security and the fire safety challenges of green buildings.
A highly regarded institution
Among recent honors for WPI are the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching.” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016)
A beautiful campus in a central location
WPI’s compact 95-acre campus is set atop one of Worcester’s “seven hills” on the residential outskirts of town. Old English stone buildings are focal points of the architecture, but modern facilities have moved in to claim their own space on the immaculately kept grounds. WPI’s newest building, the Foisie Innovation Studio, is slated to open in Fall 2018 and will house high-tech classrooms, makerspaces, labs, and a residence hall for 140 students.
Learn more at wpi.edu.
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