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Presidential Teaching Fellow, New Education Initiative (NEI)
  • Job Number: 25230
  • Functional Area: Academic (non-faculty)
  • Department: MIT Open Learning
  • School Area: Office of Provost
  • Pay Range Minimum: $71,000
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


Posting Description

PRESIDENTIAL TEACHING FELLOW, NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVE (NEI), MIT Open Learning (multiple openings across disciplines), to help design and deliver innovative, stackable courses leading to bachelor’s degrees in engineering with computing/AI; develop digital content, flipped classroom materials, assessments, and co-op experiences;  contribute to MIT’s Faculty Academy to train educators in this new model; collaborate closely with MIT faculty, staff, and researchers; and reimagine education for the AI era and prepare the next-generation workforce.

Find a full job description here: https://openlearning.mit.edu/jobs

Submit a cover letter detailing qualifications, a teaching statement outlining instructional philosophy, and a CV including education, publications, talks, and relevant experience.



Job Requirements

REQUIRED: PhD in engineering, computing, math, science, humanities, or social sciences with a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience; proven ability to thrive in fast-changing environments and manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results; solid organizational and management skills with a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively;  detail-oriented, deadline-driven with excellent communication skills; ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams. 

 This is a one-year term appointment, with a potential for extension based on performance and funding. 

9/26/2025