Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology

JOB TITLE

Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology (non-tenure track) for the 2027-2028 academic year, beginning in August 2027. We invite scholars who deploy transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods, whose work may focus predominantly on any region of the world (except the United States). We are particularly interested in environmental history scholars with a demonstrated record of teaching who can contribute to the department’s existing thematic strength in histories of science, technology, and medicine. Desirable secondary strengths include the ability to extend departmental course offerings in any of the following: race and ethnic studies; gender, sexuality, and women’s studies; the Global South; or European imperial and postcolonial histories.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Teaching 6 courses and 2 capstone inquiry seminars in History and International and Global Studies.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in History is preferred; terminal degree in a relevant field considered.
• A track record of successful classroom teaching at the university level.
• The ability to work creatively and collaboratively across disciplines with faculty, staff, and students of various experience levels.

As part of your initial application, please submit:

• A cover letter that describes your interests, values, and practices as a scholar and teacher.
• Current CV including academic, teaching, and professional experience.
• The names and contact information for at least three references.

We will ask for letters of reference and a teaching portfolio for short-listed candidates only.

Application review will begin on October 12, 2026, and continue until filled.

Salary: $78,000 - $82,000. 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.