Assistant professor of writing jobs in Worcester, MA

Apr 04, 2026

Full time

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts (HUA) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Music beginning August 2026. We seek a music scholar-practitioner whose work engages the diversity of American musical cultures through interdisciplinary perspectives such as musicology, ethnomusicology, history, sociology, cultural studies, and performance practice. The successful candidate will help students examine not only the mechanics of music, but also music as a site of social, racial, gendered, and political meaning. We welcome applicants who can connect scholarship and creative practice, and who are eager to explore musical traditions through courses, research projects, performance, and other innovative pedagogical...

Mar 06, 2026

Full time

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Humanities and Arts (HUA) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion beginning August 2026. Preferred candidates will have AOC or AOS qualifying them to teach courses in environmental philosophy and religious studies, sections of an introductory course in philosophy and religion, and two advanced seminars (on subjects of their choice). The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, intellectual versatility, and scholarly achievement, joining the philosophy and religion subgroup of the Humanities and Arts Department. Candidate's background should broadly complement existing faculty strengths and interests, which include political philosophy,...

Apr 11, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Writing

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

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....

Apr 11, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

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...

Apr 11, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

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...

Apr 04, 2026

Full time Fellowship / PostDoc

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One opening is available now for a postdoctoral researcher on optical fiber sensor development. The proposed optical fiber sensors will enable differentiation of complex mixtures of gasses and aromas, with potential applications ranging from the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, advanced manufacturing, and defense purposes. The project is sponsored by U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), and the technology has been attracting interests from various industrial members in the food and pharma industries, with one company in the process of licensing this technology from WPI. The postdoc researcher will be mentored closely while being granted their own freedom of pursuing new ideas, providing that the progress on the sponsored project is satisfactory. The training of...

Mar 24, 2026

Full time

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Applications are invited for a postdoctoral researcher in the area of optical sensor development for structural integrity assessment. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on developing and validating a Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensor for measuring strain on Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels. This work is a collaborative effort between academia and industry, and it will be conducted under the mentorship of Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Salary: $60,000 annual. The position is full-time and for one-year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on continued funding and performance. JOB DESCRIPTION Required skills and qualifications: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering,...

Mar 19, 2026

Full time

Leadership Giving Officer

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Leadership Giving Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Leadership Giving Officer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is pivotal in driving the advancement of our institution's fundraising ambitions. This dynamic role is dedicated to strategically expanding our donor base by engaging with high-net-worth individuals and fostering their journey toward making substantial financial contributions at the leadership-giving level. The officer will be instrumental in bolstering the Institute's capacity for securing leadership gifts by managing a robust portfolio of potential donors, from identification through cultivation to the final solicitation stages. JOB DESCRIPTION Prospect Development and Identification: Proactively identify, assess, and engage high-net-worth individuals as prospective leadership gift donors. In partnership with Advancement...

Mar 05, 2026

Full time

Events and Operations Coordinator

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Events and Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Event and Conference Services DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position will support WPI student organizations' events by assisting with planning and execution, meeting with students, and communicating event needs to service teams. In addition, the Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day needs in the Conference & Event Services Office and work within the university's event management software (25Live), ensuring scheduling can be done efficiently and effectively by the entire campus community. This position reports to the Director of University Events and Chief Commencement Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Event Coordination & Student Support (50%) Manage day-to-day student event requests, ensuring they are processed efficiently and equitably. Provide guidance on WPI event policies and procedures....

Jan 30, 2026

Full time Fellowship / PostDoc

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Computer Science

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One opening is available now for a postdoctoral researcher who will apply machine learning to predict clinical pain related outcomes, participate in an ongoing clinical trial, and assist with app development. The project is sponsored by a National Institutes of Health grant aimed at using machine learning to identify biopsychosocial predictors of the response to a mindfulness intervention for chronic low back pain. The postdoc researcher will be mentored closely while being granted their own freedom of pursuing new research ideas, providing that the progress on the sponsored project is satisfactory. The training of the postdoc will benefit from sophisticated methods development on multidisciplinary research topics, extensive interaction with academic and clinical researchers, and exposure to...

Apr 09, 2026

Full time

Cloud Systems Administrator II - Workday

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Cloud Systems Administrator II - Workday LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Enterprise Cloud Systems DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Cloud Systems, the Cloud Systems Administrator II will serve as a system administrator for Workday, overseeing tenant configuration, security administration, and release planning. The CSA II will provide primary support for the Workday HCM module and secondary support for other functional areas within Workday, including Finance and Student. This role requires good decision-making skills, and motivated self-learning. The CSA II will support critical applications and initiatives across WPI, including Workday. The CSA II will provide technical support and troubleshoot issues with applications and integrations. The successful candidate will use keen analytical insight and business judgment to identify a problem's root cause and propose practical...

Apr 04, 2026

Full time

HVAC Mechanic I

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE HVAC Mechanic I LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Building Controls & Maintenance DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Trades Manager, the HVAC I Technician is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation, and repair of a wide range of HVAC, heating, and air-filtration equipment to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Perform installation, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of large-scale HVAC systems, including chillers, package units, split systems, and other air-conditioning, refrigeration, and climate-control equipment. Maintain and repair individual HVAC components such as damper actuators, valve actuators, thermostats, and laboratory fume hood exhaust systems to ensure optimal system performance. Diagnose malfunctions in HVAC control systems and repair air-conditioning (A/C) units...

Apr 04, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Laboratory Software Technician

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Temporary Laboratory Software Technician LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position will provide dedicated, proactive maintenance, ensuring that all internal tools are reliable, bug-free, and optimized for high-performance data collection. By providing efficient program maintenance, this position will directly minimize technical downtime and accelerate our overall research output. JOB DESCRIPTION Main Responsibilities: Clinical Software Engineering & Maintenance Update and optimize custom clinical related software to ensure seamless integration with medical hardware and evolving research protocols. Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues to ensure "zero-downtime" during critical clinical data collection. Refactor legacy code to improve performance and maintain compatibility with modern medical imaging or data...

13 assistant professor of writing jobs found in Worcester, MA