Adjunct Faculty - Engineering (Open Pool)

Adjunct Faculty - Engineering (Open Pool)

Category: Adjunct Faculty
Department: School of Math, Science, & Engineering
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Closes: 8/16/2026
Type: Part Time
Position ID: 201061

General Statement

Adjunct instructors teach courses within a specific discipline to a diverse student population on our main campus in Worcester and/or at additional satellite locations within our service area. We are especially interested in instructors who are qualified to teach strength of materials, introduction to materials science, and thermodynamics. Courses assigned are primarily day and evening courses, and responsibilities include instructional preparation, assessment of student performance and assistance to students. Adjunct faculty will attend a limited number of faculty meetings.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering plus 5+ years progressive industry experience in engineering.
  Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.
  Experience in teaching and in engineering practice.
  Ability to teach day, evening or weekend classes in more than one campus location with particular emphasis on day classes in Southbridge or Worcester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented examples of syllabus / course development and assessment
• One year of successfully teaching engineering courses such as: Strength of Materials, Introduction to Materials Science, & Thermodynamics.
• Demonstrated experience with and ability to apply industry-recognized skill standards, including production processes, quality, safety, and employability skills, in the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other Engineering instructors.

Additional Information:
Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

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