64 jobs found in Worcester

JOB TITLE Post Doctoral Fellow (WUI Fire Emissions, Experiments, and Multiscale Modeling) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The research group at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to an interdisciplinary project on wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire emissions from building materials and scaled residential structures. The primary focus of the position is to support the current project through a combination of experiments, data analysis, and modeling. The project examines how fire behavior influences aerosol and gas emissions, whether emissions from complex building assemblies can be predicted from their individual materials, and how fire behavior and emission characteristics change across experimental scales. The position is intended for a researcher who can contribute...

JOB TITLE Systems Engineer II LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Infrastructure Services and Architecture DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Systems Engineer II is a member of the Systems Engineering and Operations team responsible for the infrastructure, platforms, and configuration that keep WPI's enterprise applications running. The role works across the full application stack - operating systems, web and application servers, databases, and access configuration - to keep campus applications patched, available, well documented, and securely configured. The Systems Engineer II independently owns assigned systems, coordinates upgrades and vendor releases, and provides Tier II/III support. The position works closely with application owners, vendors, Information Security, the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Integrations teams to support WPI's academic and operational mission. JOB DESCRIPTION...

JOB TITLE Institutional Research Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Institutional Research, Analytics & Assessment DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Institutional Research Analyst supports data-informed decision-making through dashboard development, institutional analysis, and higher education market research. The position transforms data from multiple sources into reliable, accessible, and actionable insights to support institutional planning, assessment, enrollment strategies, and academic program development. The Analyst develops and maintains analytical products, interprets institutional and market data, and communicates findings through clear visualizations, reports, and presentations. Working collaboratively with campus stakeholders, the Analyst helps improve data quality, accessibility, and data literacy to inform institutional planning and decision-making. The Analyst is part of a dynamic,...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physics DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY As part of the physics departmental team, provide administrative support to the physics department faculty, staff, and students. This role involves managing the departmental office's daily operations, coordinating events, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting the academic programs. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist with program materials: Responsible for collecting course materials provided by others, including syllabi, examinations, and study guides, and for entering and maintaining course material on the web or other archives. Provide previous syllabi upon request. Self-Study, accreditation, ABET assessment: Maintain and organize all course materials obtained from professors for presentation to accreditation teams and assessment studies; assist with assessment data...

JOB TITLE Senior Director, Talent Strategies & Workforce Planning LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Talent & Inclusion Division DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President of Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Director, Talent Strategies & Workforce Planning serves as a senior advisor to institutional leaders and leads the Talent Strategy Partner (TSP) team, including two Senior TSPs and a Talent Specialist, in delivering consultative Talent & Inclusion (T&I) solutions to faculty, staff, and union-represented employees across the University. The Senior Director partners with senior leaders to understand unit goals and challenges and to align integrated T&I solutions with institutional strategy, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and change management in a complex, unionized higher education...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Learning & Development LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Talent Strategies DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director of Labor & Talent Programs, the Assistant Director of Learning & Development partners with the WPI community to advance learning and development programs and champions a culture of continuous learning for all employees, faculty and staff. The role designs, delivers, and evaluates university-wide initiatives, including learning pathways, leadership and manager development, onboarding curriculum, and professional development opportunities, that strengthen organizational effectiveness and drive individual and institutional performance. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to campus leaders and Talent Strategy Partners (TSPs), the Assistant Director applies expertise in facilitation, development design, and data-informed...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical 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 Chemical 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 semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus, off-campus in a corporate setting, and online delivery. All topics in Chemical Engineering are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses in the current chemical engineering...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Mechanical and Materials Engineering - Soft Materials LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Soft Materials available at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in soft materials and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching related to the design, processing, characterization, and application of soft matter systems. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, polymers, elastomers, gels, colloids, biomaterials, functional soft materials, stimuli-responsive materials, sustainable materials, soft composites, materials for energy and environmental applications, and advanced characterization and...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position. We are looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic researcher with expertise in an interdisciplinary area involving silica chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal to a 2nd and 3rd year based on performance and funding availability. The probability of a two-year appointment is high assuming strong job performance. JOB DESCRIPTION The lab conducts cutting-edge research in novel, next-generation, multifunctional construction materials. This is a position that requires thinking far...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) of advanced bioenergy systems and sustainable waste conversion technologies. The role involves evaluating the economic viability and environmental footprints Of emerging thermal and chemical processes. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities TEA & LCA Modeling: Build robust mass/energy balances, cash flow models, and LCA frameworks to quantiW economic performance and environmental impacts with parallel tech-tc-market analysis. Data Integration: Translate experimental and thermodynamic data into commercial-scale projections and simulation workflows Research & Dissemination: Author peer-reviewed journal publications, technical reports, and sponsor...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor of Music LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The music division at WPI seeks a Director of Wind Band Activities at the level of Assistant Teaching Professor (full time, non-tenure-track) to begin in the Fall of 2027. Applicants must be prepared to lead the WPI Concert Band and a variety of small music ensembles; teach courses in the core music curriculum as well as specialized courses in their area of interest; and serve as an advisor on student projects and clubs. The position requires teaching excellence, organizational and leadership skills, strong mentorship skills, flexibility, and cultural sensitivity. In their application materials, candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach engaging, project-based courses; to mentor students of mixed experience levels in performance ensembles; and to contribute to creating...

JOB TITLE Teaching Professor of Studio Arts LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Teaching Professor of Studio Arts (non-tenure track) at the rank of Assistant or Associate, beginning in August 2027. The Teaching Professor track at WPI is a full-time faculty position and affords the possibility of reappointment and promotion. We seek candidates grounded in traditional studio art practices who also engage with contemporary technological tools and methods. We are looking for an excellent teacher whose primary responsibilities include instructing courses for first- and second-year students, such as Essentials of Art and Topics in Studio Art, as well as more advanced classes in areas such as figurative studies and thematic inquiry. Experience in curriculum...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor in Chinese LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track teaching faculty position in Chinese to begin in August 2027. While not tenure-eligible, this position is renewable and offers a path to secure continuing contracts. We are seeking a dedicated language educator who can work both collaboratively and independently and also contribute to WPI's Global Asia initiatives. The ideal candidate is adaptable, thrives in a dynamic academic environment, and is committed to ongoing professional growth. WPI operates on a distinctive seven-week term schedule, consisting of four terms per academic year. The hired faculty member will teach 8 courses per year (2 courses per term). JOB DESCRIPTION...

JOB TITLE Peura Professorship | Biomedical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the endowed Robert and Carol Peura Professorship in Biomedical Engineering (BME). This prestigious professorship, the first of its kind in BME, will be a tenured faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must demonstrate an innovative and sustainable career that integrates and balances research and teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION This position is aligned with a new hiring initiative focused on "purposeful embodiment for engineered human health," which calls for candidates whose research incorporates modeling and simulation. The Peura Professor will be a key, initial, hire in association with this initiative and, as such, will be expected to collaboratively work with Department, School, and...

JOB TITLE Head Coach of Softball/WPE Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for providing leadership and direction for all aspects of the Softball program as they compete competitively in NCAA Division III athletics while providing an educational environment which enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education as well as departmental administrative responsibilities. JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership and direction to the Softball program; create a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and WPI university policies and procedures. Develop team and individual strategies to create an environment of success through effective teaching of...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Histories of the Environment, Science, and Technology (non-tenure track) for the 2027-2028 academic year, beginning in August 2027. We invite scholars who deploy transregional, international, comparative, and/or global perspectives and methods, whose work may focus predominantly on any region of the world (except the United States). We are particularly interested in environmental history scholars with a demonstrated record of teaching who can contribute to the department's existing thematic strength in histories of science, technology, and medicine. Desirable secondary strengths include the ability to extend...

JOB TITLE Director, Government & Community Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Government & External Relations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Government and Community Relations is responsible for managing the organization's relationships with local and state officials, as well as community stakeholders. This role is pivotal in advocating for the organization's interests, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Director will serve as a liaison between the organization, elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups, fostering positive relationships to support organizational goals. This position reports to the Chief Governmental Relations Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Government Relations: Develop and execute strategies for government engagement at local and state levels. Monitor legislative and regulatory issues...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Electrical & Computer Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening ECE classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 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/semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus, off-campus in a corporate setting, and online delivery. All topics in Electrical and Computer...

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...

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...