59 online faculty jobs found in Worcester, MA

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...

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 | Mechanical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY An ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in Mechanical 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 Mechanical and Materials 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 on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic...

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 | 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 Professor of Practice in Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Electrical & Computer Engineering Department DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks applicants for a Professor of Practice position in the Systems Engineering Program. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position designed for individuals who bring substantial, current professional or industry expertise into the classroom and project advising. This position emphasizes high-quality teaching and project advising, practice-oriented education, and contributions grounded in real-world professional experience. Responsibilities for this position include teaching primarily online, asynchronous graduate courses, conducting research, and advising students at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels with research closely coupled with industry...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in intelligent construction and infrastructure systems with a broad focus on sensing, automation, and computational technologies that are reshaping how civil infrastructure is built, monitored, managed. The scope of interest spans the full asset lifecycle: robotics and automation on the construction site, uncrewed aerial systems and reality capture, instrumented and self-sensing structures, digital twins, and data-driven approaches to inspection, condition assessment, and asset management. Construction faces persistent labor shortages and schedule/cost pressure, while existing...

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 Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Scholarly Communication & Open Strategies DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Working collaboratively with colleagues across all library departments, manages the assessment, selection and deselection, and licensing of digital and print resources by formulating, articulating, and managing policies and procedures to develop, shape, and balance the Library's collections to support learning, teaching, and research. JOB DESCRIPTION Manage collections assessment and development Analyze institutional data, bibliographic data, usage statistics, interlibrary loan data, and other metrics Utilize collection development and assessment tools, such as Greenglass, Gold Rush, etc. Establish and monitor title selection plans, such as PDA (Patron Driven Acquisitions), DDA (Demand-Driven Acquisitions), etc. Monitor pricing...

JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop machine learning and agentic AI methods for chemical and environmental engineering applications. The successful candidate will work closely with chemical engineers to develop hybrid physics- and data-driven models, digital twins, and autonomous workflows for complex reaction and process systems. JOB DESCRIPTION Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to physical, engineering, or scientific systems. Strong proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks. Experience developing regression, surrogate, optimization,...

JOB TITLE Administrative Specialist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Integrative & Global Studies DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position will provide general and specialized support to the Department Head and faculty in WPI's Department of Integrative and Global Studies. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Administrative Support Prepare, file, and maintain departmental confidential documents, including personnel records, contracts, annual reviews, tenure reviews, etc.. Assist in scheduling/providing zoom links for meetings with DIGS department head and program directors Schedule, disseminate agendas, and provide note-taking functions for department meetings. Provide administrative support to department committees. Provide support for organizing departmental meetings and events (flyers, listserv invites, WPI today/announcements, space, catering, guest support) Gathering,...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Serves as a primary person responsible for supporting the chemistry and biochemistry department undergraduate program administration. Tasks include coordinating student services and ensuring the smooth operation of academic and administrative processes. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate students, addressing inquiries and providing guidance. • Perform routine clerical duties, including sort/distribute mail and handle incoming and outgoing mail deliveries and packages, sign and notify recipients, maintain office equipment and supplies. • Work closely with faculty, staff and department head to ensure effective communication and implementation of academic policies, program requirements, and administrative procedures....

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...