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Adjunct Faculty - International and Global Studies

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More Results Previous jobOnline School-Based Psychologist Student... Adjunct Faculty - International and Global StudiesEmployer WPI Location Worcester, MA Closing date Nov 20, 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesSpecialty Other Position Type Faculty / Professor / Lecturer Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type OtherApply on websiteYou need to sign in or create an account to save a job.Send jobJob DetailsJOB TITLEAdjunct Faculty - International and Global StudiesLOCATIONWorcesterDEPARTMENT NAMEHumanities & Arts - JMDIVISION NAMEWorcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJob Description SummaryPart-time adjunct faculty pool in International and Global Studies to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises .Job DescriptionThe Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach International and Global Studies (INTL) courses. INTL faculty teach introductory courses, thematic and area topic seminars, and global methods classes to educate well-rounded, globally aware students with exceptional analytical skills and sensitivity to culture and context. Complementing our off-campus project centers, we especially seek candidates with area expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Southern and Western African, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, Europe, or the US and the World.We are looking for outstanding scholars involved in critical, interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to INTL. Applicants should address explicitly how global perspectives are deployed and/or local-global dimensions featured in their teaching. A successful candidate should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline in the humanities.Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill INTL adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.Applicants Should Submit The Followingcover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experiencecurrent c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three referencesevidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)Compensation: $6,000 per courseFLSA STATUSUnited 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.Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on websiteSend jobApply on websiteYou need to sign in or create an account to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.Create alert

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