Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Mathematical Sciences

Position ID:

WPI-ATP [#27807, R0003308]

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Type:

Teaching stream faculty

Position Location:

Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-2280, United States of America

Appl Deadline:

none (posted 2025/12/05)

Position Description:

The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. All areas of mathematics and statistics are welcome. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the department, which embraces project-based learning. This position would encompass teaching large lecture courses such as Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, and Statistics. The candidate would also serve as a course coordinator for courses with multiple lectures and there would be opportunities to teach major specific upper-level undergraduate courses as well as mentoring of undergraduate senior projects (Major Qualifying Projects). Based on interests, there are also opportunities to teach and/or advise students in our Master’s in Mathematics for Educators program. Interest to interact and contribute to WPI’s interdisciplinary programs and initiatives, which include Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Quantum Information Science, is welcomed and encouraged. Candidates should have a PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.

Please apply at https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Assistant-Teaching-Professor_R0003308

Applications will be read as they are received, and all complete applications received by January 5, 2026, will be guaranteed full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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.

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Contact: Math Search Committee

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: 100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Web Page: http://www.wpi.edu/+math