Program Director, Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering

Job Description

The Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston invites applications for a full-time Program Director position for the Civil, Biomedical and Biological, Engineering programs.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Dean, the Program Director plays a key role in curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, and student success. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and accreditation.

• Coordinate scheduling, faculty assignments, and academic standards.

• Support student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.

• Collaborate with university offices such as Registrar, Marketing, and COOPS+CAREERS.

• Teach up to 3 courses during the academic year and 2 in summer for additional pay.

• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and program communications.

About Wentworth and the Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and comprises the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium - an association of Boston institutions, including Emmanuel College, Simmons University, Massachusetts College of Art, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. One of the many opportunities afforded to faculty is the ability to collaborate across these institutions and share resources. 

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. For more information about Wentworth's Strategic Plan, see: https://wit.edu/about/strategic-plan 

Douglas D. Schumann School of Engineering currently offers eight ABET-accredited engineering programs in Biological, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electromechanical, Engineering , and Mechanical Engineering with two new engineering programs in progress.  In addition to the undergraduate programs, the School offers  three graduate programs in Civil, Electrical and Computer, and Mechanical Engineering.

Application Material:

• Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement - Long Term Vision

• Complete contact information for at least three professional references

Starting date: September 1, 2027. Review of the applications begins on December 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• 5 years of progressive responsibility in academic, research, or equivalent roles, including teaching, program development, or leadership

• Holds a PhD in an engineering discipline.

• Holds a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities.

• Experience in serving students, management, and leadership

Preferred Work Experience Required:  

• 5 - 10 years of relative experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated administrative experience.

Position Details:

This is a full-time benefits eligible.

12 month administrative professional position.

The job grade for this position is a Grade 11. The expected wage range for this position is between $120,000 - $150,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Wentworth does not sponsor for employment-based petitions/applications for this role

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

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.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected].

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.