Adjunct Instructor - Industrial Design

Job Description Industrial Design Fall Adjunct Faculty Positions

The School of Architecture and Design (SoAD) is currently seeking part‑time adjunct faculty members for the 2026 fall semester to teach in‑person courses within its Industrial Design program on campus in Boston.

• Foundational and advanced studios (WF, 2-4:45pm and MR, 1:00-3:45pm)
• 3D Realization (WF, 2-4:45pm)
• Human Factors in Design (WF, 10-11:15am)
• Visualization/drawing and design history classes

The fall term classes begin on September 8 and end on December 8, followed by the review and exam period.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a co‑op university located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and academic excellence. The university includes five schools:
Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium, providing opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing with nearby institutions, including Massachusetts College of Art & Design and Simmons University. Wentworth is a university with a teaching focus and strategic initiatives of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence, high‑value learning, transformational student experience, and next‑generation partnerships.

The school has a strong commitment to recruiting and retaining students with diverse backgrounds, fostering a vibrant design community and learning environment for faculty and students, and building on and expanding current government, community, industry, and alumni partnerships.

With approximately 120 students, the Industrial Design program emphasizes the connection between traditional craftsmanship and cutting‑edge technologies, preparing students to excel in the rapidly evolving field of design. The curriculum blends foundational skills like drawing, model‑making, and material manipulation (e.g., paper, wood, metal, and plastic) with technologies such as 3D printing, AR/VR, AI, and digital prototyping. Students complete two mandatory co‑ops, bridging the gap between academia and industry, reinforcing coursework, and gaining valuable professional experience.

• Master’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in Industrial Design or a related design field (e.g., Master of Design, Master of Fine Arts, DDes, or PhD).

• Prior university‑level teaching and professional industrial design experience.
• Flexibility in teaching approach to address diverse student needs and interests.

• Cover letter that describes areas of expertise and qualifications for the position.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Portfolio showcasing professional and/or teaching work.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode (lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.

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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.

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