Program Director, School of Engineering

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.

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 or closely related field.
• 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 Qualifications: Demonstrated administrative experience.

Starting date: July 1, or September 1, 2026. Review of the applications begins on April 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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.