41 assistant professor of the practice jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away. Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1: Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. Project 2: Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of promoting clean...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Architectural Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Architecture Engineering program in the Civil & Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program and department. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including design studios, with various options for...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Aerospace Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes. 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 term. Applications will remain in the pool until the posting closes. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus and online delivery. All courses listed in the WPI undergraduate and graduate catalog under the Aerospace Engineering curriculum are of...

JOB TITLE Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach online graduate courses in our Online Division of Graduate Studies. Of most importance are candidates with expertise in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach graduate courses in an online/asynchronous delivery method. All courses listed in the WPI online curriculum in Robotics Engineering are of interest, particularly Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles - https://www.wpi.edu/academics/online/study/robotics-engineering-ms . Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise. An ideal...

JOB TITLE Club Sport Coach/Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches and instructors for various club sport teams. Applications will remain on file through June 30 of each year. WPI seeks candidates who are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all student-athletes. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities of the WPI Club Sports Coach/Instructor include the following: Conduct safe and well-organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills. Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions. Promote and model fair play and good sportsmanship. Represent the respective club and the...

JOB TITLE Digital Archives Intern LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Archives & Special Collections - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Archives & Special Collections department at WPI's Gordon Library is seeking a Digital Archives Intern to support an ongoing digital transcription project. The intern will work directly with the Head of Archives & Special Collections to transcribe and digitally preserve a historical manuscript by Levi L. Conant, a prominent WPI mathematics professor from the late 1890s. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in archival practice, digital preservation, and exhibit curation. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities Transcribe Levi L. Conant's Lectures on Differential Equations into LaTeX using the Overleaf application Plan and build a digital exhibit featuring the digitized manuscript and LaTeX transcription using the Spotlight application Plan an...

JOB TITLE Temporary Summer Custodian LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Custodial - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Facilities Department is hiring temporary summer custodial staff to support cleaning and maintenance efforts across campus. Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Start Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 until Sunday, August 16, 2026 Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming hallways, stairs, offices, bathrooms, and other campus areas Emptying trash and recycling containers Moving and relocating furniture, small equipment, and personal belongings Assisting with the setup and breakdown of indoor and outdoor events Requirements: A valid work permit is required for applicants aged 14 to 17 FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Physics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physics - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach classes for the Department of Physics. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. An ideal applicant will...

JOB TITLE Building Supervisor Part-time LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide evening/weekend supervision and support for student staff at the Sports and Recreation Center in the absence of the PERA (Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics) department professional staff. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible for all aspects of operations, safety, and customer service at the Sports and Recreation Center. Be a visible, welcoming representative of the PERA department to our weekend users, including rentals and special events. Ability to respond to and understand the protocol for handling medical emergencies. Responsible for assisting with the setup, maintenance, and cleanup for all campus-wide special events and rentals (e.g., athletic events, career fairs, open houses). Oversee communications in all forms: answering...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a part-time adjunct Philosophy faculty member to teach a section of "Philosophy 2716: Gender, Race, and Class" from October 20 to December 12, 2025 on Monday and Thursday afternoons. The course consists of an examination of categories used to mark social identities of marked difference, such as gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, species, etc. Candidates should have PhD (or ABD) in Philosophy, Women Studies, Gender Studies, Critical Race Theory, or allied fields. JOB DESCRIPTION WPI Philosophy and Religion faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty -Theatre LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Theatre to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises. JOB DESCRIPTION The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Theatre courses and practicums. In addition to participating in department productions, theatre faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic seminars, and practicums. WPI's theatre program produces at least four productions a year and offers instruction in dramatic literature, playwrighting, acting, directing, dramaturgy, technical theatre, and theatrical design. The ideal candidate is a practicing scholar/artist who has professional and collegiate directing, acting, design, or technical credits and has strong connections to...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 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. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses to be taught on campus, off campus in a corporate setting or online. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Instructor - Biomanufacturing LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center - BETC - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Biomanufacturing Education & Training Center (BETC) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking to expand its pool of adjunct instructors to support hands-on training programs in its state-of-the-art, pilot-scale mammalian biomanufacturing facility. BETC is the first center in New England to offer intensive, immersive education and workforce training for professionals currently working in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries, as well as individuals seeking to transition into biomanufacturing careers. We are looking for experienced subject matter experts who are passionate about sharing industry knowledge and training the next generation of biomanufacturing talent. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Adjunct...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Fire Protection Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Fire Protection Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach for the Department of Fire Protection Engineering. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Philosophy and Religion to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises. JOB DESCRIPTION The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy and Religions (PY-RE) courses. PY-RE faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and environmental philosophy; underrepresented philosophical and religious traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non-Western worldviews; and studies of science, technology, and ethics. We anticipate need for adjunct faculty who could teach courses in bioethics, philosophy of science,...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Writing LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty in Professional Writing and Rhetoric to teach a course titled Writing About Science and Technology in Winter 2026 from January 15 to March 7, 2026. JOB DESCRIPTION The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an immediate need for adjunct WR faculty who could teach a course on Writing about Science and Technology in Winter 2026 from January 15 to March 7, 2026. Beyond this immediate course need, possible future courses for adjunct teaching may include college writing; medical and biomedical writing; technical and professional communications; rhetoric and visual design; and integrated skills in English for international students. WR faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate seminars, and advanced topic practicums and seminars....

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Civil & Environmental Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Teaching Faculty. An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Abilities to teach in other areas is also valued. JOB DESCRIPTION Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Modern Languages to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises . JOB DESCRIPTION The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Spanish, German, Chinese, and Arabic. Modern Language faculty offer language instruction through introductory courses, intermediate classes, and advanced topic seminars. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic and hold a PhD...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the program. 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 program. 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. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related...