Hiring
Our diverse faculty provides engaging, cutting-edge, and hands-on learning experiences for Computer Science students at WPI. Through our project-based curriculum, we ensure students learn how to solve unstructured, real-world problems.
WPI has multiple paths to tenure and long-term, secured employment. In our dual-mission tenure track. a faculty member contributes to both WPI's teaching and research missions by engaging in novel scholarship and high quality instruction. In our teaching-mission tenure track a faculty member focuses on the teaching mission and innovative pedagogy with some contributions to service. Finally, in our teaching-mission secure-contract path, faculty focus on the teaching mission and project advising while holding longer-term contracts without the need to focus on tenure milestones.
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.
Full-Time Positions
The department is recruiting for multiple full-time faculty positions to begin appointments in Fall 2025.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
The Computer Science Department invites applications for full-time dual-mission (teaching and research) tenure-track positions for the Fall of 2025 whose areas of expertise are in core areas of Computer Science. Specific focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, programming languages, compilers, visualization, socio-technical systems, sustainable computing, and high-performance computing. In addition to these specific areas, candidates in any Computer Science area will receive full consideration. Candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field, and the potential for excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidates will work with colleagues at WPI to support Computer Science and its interdisciplinary programs.
For more information or to apply for this position, please view the Assistant Professor in Computer Science job description.
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.
Faculty Perspective
Sami Sun
Discusses his passion for teaching Computer Science at WPI, his focus on making first-year students feel welcome, and shares his approach to building relationships and fostering student success.
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.
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.
Sami Sun
Discusses his passion for teaching Computer Science at WPI, his focus on making first-year students feel welcome, and shares his approach to building relationships and fostering student success.
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.
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.
Sami Sun
Discusses his passion for teaching Computer Science at WPI, his focus on making first-year students feel welcome, and shares his approach to building relationships and fostering student success.