82 jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory (PI: Karen Troy) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team studying the role of biomechanics and mechanical loading in skeletal adaptation and injury. Our research combines biomechanics, quantitative image analysis, computational modeling, human physiology, and clinical investigation to advance the understanding of human bone adaptation, fracture prevention, overuse injuries, and rehabilitation. This work is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, kinesiology/movement sciences, or a related field Strong quantitative and analytical...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI is seeking a shared Administrative Associate to provide administrative support to the Aerospace Engineering Department 3 days (60%) a week, including support for the department head, faculty, and staff, and additional support to the School of Engineering 2 days (40%) a week. JOB DESCRIPTION Administrative Assistant for (AED) Aerospace Engineering Department (60%) Serve as a confidential administrative assistant to the AED head, associate department head, and 14 faculty members. Assist with scheduling and organizing AED meetings and events, including those for departmental committees, search committees, seminars, and student groups. Arrange room reservations, distribute agendas and materials, and manage catering and AV support when necessary. Assist AED faculty with a range...

JOB TITLE Project Analyst I LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Information Technology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY As part of the User Success and Experience team, the IT Project Analyst will assist in coordinating projects initiated from different functional areas at WPI. They will work closely with key stakeholders and project team members while utilizing project management processes and best practices from project pre-inception through closure with effective transition to support. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Contribute to project planning and scheduling. Assist in defining project milestones, tasks, and resource requirements. Assist in establishing project communication plans and ensuring their execution. Organize and facilitate stakeholder and project team meetings. Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, and status. Assess project risks and issues and propose solutions and...

JOB TITLE Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a research scientist in Indoor Airflow, Ventilation, and CFD position beginning in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The position will focus on indoor airflow, ventilation, air distribution, indoor environmental quality, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The successful candidate will contribute to research that combines CFD modeling, primarily using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, with laboratory-based measurements and Machine Learning (AI). We are especially interested in applicants with strong CFD experience and an interest in applying modeling and AI tools to real building and indoor environmental problems. Prior experience with...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position. Candidates who have previous experience in activities to educate a broad and diverse group of students are preferred. This position is a one-year appointment with an anticipated start date between September 1 and September 15, 2026. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking outstanding applicants in chemistry and/or biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a passion for teaching and mentoring students and bring high-quality, rigorous, innovative, and inclusive pedagogical teaching methods into the classroom. Teaching responsibilities may include general chemistry lectures and labs, as well as...

JOB TITLE Administrative Assistant (Part-Time) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide administrative support for the execution of a wide variety of complex administrative and clerical tasks for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. Serve as the front-line contact for students, faculty, and visitors, providing prompt, friendly, and professional answers to questions and inquiries and appropriately route more complex questions. This is a part-time 24 hour per week position. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide administrative assistance to the full range of Electrical & Computer Engineering undergraduate program operations. This includes supporting the undergraduate program and accreditation faculty committees, conducting student/alumni surveys, collecting assessment forms, setting up student...

JOB TITLE Researcher for Robotic Dexterous Picking LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Temporary Researcher needed to assist with a research project in Robotics Engineering. JOB DESCRIPTION The researcher will be responsible for implementing dextrous picking algorithms, conduct experiments, collect experimental data, and analyze the data. The researcher will be working under the supervision of a faculty and a PhD student. Pay: Hourly rate is $21 per hour. This is an on-site, temporary 20 hrs per week position. 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, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and...

JOB TITLE Teacher Licensure/Certification Coordinator & Advisor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME STEM Education DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Teacher Licensure Coordinator for the STEM Education Center is a vital team member that will coordinate the development, implementation, and growth of multiple teacher licensure pathways at WPI that expand access to STEM teaching careers and address STEM teacher shortages. Working collaboratively with WPI academic departments, K-12 public school districts, community college partners, and other stakeholders, this position will strengthen recruitment pathways, develop new licensure and graduate program opportunities, and create experiences that encourage students and professionals to pursue STEM teaching careers. The Coordinator will also help advise potential and current students in the Center's teacher education programs. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities:...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - 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 Department of Biology & Biotechnology. 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 potential need for instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department of Biology and Biotechnology. Teaching assignments will be aligned with...

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 - 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...

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...

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 Director, Prospect Management and Research LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Prospect Management and Research provides strategic leadership and hands-on direction for WPI's prospect development program, encompassing prospect research, prospect management, and pipeline development. This position designs and implements the research standards, screening strategies, capacity rating methodologies, and portfolio management practices that identify and advance the University's major, principal, and planned gift prospects, directly supporting a successful fundraising pipeline and the University's advancement goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement Operations, the Director leads the prospect research team and serves as a trusted partner and consultant to gift officers and fundraising leadership, conducting prospect research, managing...

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 - 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 - 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. 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. 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. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate...

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 - 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 - 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...