Hiring
Our diverse faculty provides engaging, cutting-edge, and hands-on learning experiences for Computer Science students at WPI. WPI has multiple paths to tenure. The dual-mission track requires a faculty member to contribute to both WPI's teaching and research missions. A teaching-mission track requires a faculty member to focus on the teaching mission with some contributions to service and potentially research. Faculty in the CS department are collaborative and passionate about student learning outcomes and academic achievement through classroom instruction, academic advising, research, as well as advising Interactive Qualifying Projects and Major Qualifying Projects.
Adjunct Faculty
The department is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. 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.
WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
For more information or to apply please click here.
Full-Time Positions
The department will likely begin recruiting for full-time faculty to begin appointments in Fall 2025. Please check back in September/October for full listings.
Teaching CS at WPI - Faculty Perspective
Shubbhi Taneja
Discusses teaching at WPI, her classroom approach and advising undergraduate research projects in collaboration with outside industry leaders.
Craig Shue
Describes the magic of Computer Science, problem-solving and the benefits of project-based learning at WPI.
Joshua Cuneo
Talks about his dedication to first-year students, creating the most up-to-date curriculum, and ensuring that the CS department and WPI community are inclusive to all students, faculty and guests.
Neil Heffernan
Shares why he loves teaching at WPI, his passion for advising students through his research, and how he built ASSISTments to help middle school math students succeed across the country.