Visiting Assistant Professor, Electrical Computer Engineering

Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking applicants who are interested in joining the Wentworth community for one or two semesters to teach:

• Robotics Engineering for first-year engineering students

• Electrical or Computer Engineering – Courses such as Digital Logic and Programming

This will be a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor in the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering in Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027, with an opportunity to apply for a full-time Assistant Professor position for Fall 2026.

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

The standard load for the position is 16 credit hours per semester for the Fall 2026 semester. Extension into the spring semester, based on coursework availability and needs will be considered, alongside evaluation of performance and potential interest.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in the appropriate area of Engineering

Position Details:  

It is expected that the salary range for this position is between $34,000 and $38,000 for one semester.

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 position does not include a comprehensive benefits package.

Please be aware that any final offer for this position is contingent on the applicant providing valid I-9 documentation, showing work authorization and identity. 

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. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

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 Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All 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 wellsc1@wit.edu.

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