25 community program assistant jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Research Assistant - Music Technology and Biomedical Sensing (Temporary, Grant-Funded) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks a temporary Research Assistant to support the Music-induced Analgesia Genome Study (IMAGS), an interdisciplinary research project investigating the use of music and physiological sensing technologies to support chronic pain management. IMAGS explores how music can reduce chronic pain by examining the relationship between listeners' musical experiences and physiological indicators of stress. The project combines music technology, biofeedback sensing, software development, and human-centered design to create tools that support researchers, clinicians, and music therapists. The Research Assistant will work closely with faculty investigators and student researchers to refine, prototype,...

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...

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 Executive Functioning Coach LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Office of Accessibility Services DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking a dedicated Executive Functioning Coach to support students' academic success through individualized coaching within the PEAK Program. Due to the continued growth of the PEAK Program, WPI is expanding its coaching team and adding an additional Executive Functioning Coach. This position provides holistic academic coaching to help students strengthen their executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, goal setting, and effective study habits. The Executive Functioning Coach will work closely with students to identify barriers to success, develop personalized strategies, and equip them with long-term tools for academic achievement. The coach will also collaborate with campus partners to ensure students receive...

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Engineer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Research Assistant to assist with research programs in the Cote Research Lab, including experimental data analysis, and report writing literature review JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Conducting background literature searches, including summary presentations/memos Writing technical reports and presentations Assisting in lab experiments and evaluations Requirements: Background knowledge in metals and additive manufacturing Strong communication skills Previous experience in a laboratory environment Compensation: $25 per hour based on experience FLSA STATUS United States of America (Non-Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,...

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 - 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 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 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 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 | Robotics Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - 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 Robotics Engineering Department. These 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 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 activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Music LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Music to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises. JOB DESCRIPTION This posting may be used to apply for positions available in Music. The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach in its Music Program. The Music faculty participate in a vibrant music technology program and oversee a diverse assortment of choral groups; jazz, string, and brass ensembles; and concert and stage bands. In addition, faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, advanced topic seminars, and capstone practicums in music theory and history, audio arts, music technology, as well as composition, arrangement, and performance. We are looking for outstanding...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Literature and Creative Writing 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 Literature and Creative Writing courses. The Literature faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars and have particular interests in American (including African American and Chicana/o), English, and World literatures; poetry; and American and Global cinema. The Creative Writing Program offers introduction, intermediate, and advanced seminars in fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - History LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in History 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 History (HI) courses. History faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's History program has particular strengths in American, European, East Asian, Latin American, and global histories; the histories of science and technology; urban and environmental histories; imperial and postcolonial histories; and race, gender, and social movements. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Social Science & Policy Studies department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes in each of our six programs: Economic Science International Development, Environmental and Sustainability Studies Learning Sciences & Technologies Psychological Science Society, Technology and Policy Each program offers either a graduate major or undergraduate major and minor option, and are led by esteemed leaders in their respective fields. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic adjunct faculty to work with our ever-expanding load of innovative and cutting-edge courses for our exceptional students. To learn more about the department, see course offerings, and learn about...

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...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Mathematical Sciences LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mathematical Sciences - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking full-time instructors and part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. These faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for courses in the programs we offer, which include: Actuarial Mathematics (BS), Applied Mathematics (MS), Applied Statistics (MS), Industrial Mathematics (MS), Mathematical Sciences (BS and PhD), and Statistics (PhD). Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the 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...