16 other professional fields jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty-Off-Campus Advisor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Integrative & Global Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global School is seeking adjunct faculty to advise project teams as part of WPI's signature Global Projects Program. Successful candidates will receive a 2 month, destination specific appointment completed full-time onsite at a project center. Project center destinations include international and domestic locations around the world. This onsite position also requires part-time advising in the 2 months prior to departure (completed on-campus or remotely) as well as mandatory participation in advisor trainings. These 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 project center. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the...

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,...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs - POP DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position provides a wide range of responsibilities related to programmatic creation and support, customer service, operational support, financial reporting, and process management in the Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs. Support the office mission of providing high-quality STEM programming to K-12 youth and their families. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Deliver exceptional customer service to students, families, faculty, staff, and community members by providing information about outreach opportunities, registration and application processes, and program policies. Attend evening and weekend programs (outside of business hours) to support outreach programs, undergraduate student events, and institutional events, especially during...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mathematical Sciences DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The WPI Department of Mathematical Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. All areas of mathematics and statistics are welcome. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the department, which embraces project-based learning. This position would encompass teaching large lecture courses such as Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability, and Statistics. The candidate would also serve as a course coordinator for courses with multiple lectures and there would be opportunities to teach major specific upper-level undergraduate courses as well as mentoring of undergraduate senior projects (Major Qualifying Projects). Based on interests, there are also...

JOB TITLE Athletic Trainer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer/Athletics Health Care Administrator (HAT/AHCA) in all aspects of the athletic training and athletic health care functions for varsity athletics. This includes but is not limited to, assisting with the day-to-day athletic training and athletics health care program for 18 varsity sports with over 650 student-athletes, assists with professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the athletic health care program, assists in monitors the athletic department's health and safety practices to ensure compliance with WPI risk management and NCAA Division III legislation. This is a 10-month position. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assists the HAT/AHCA in all aspects...

JOB TITLE Associate Director - Career Services LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Heebner Career Development Center - HCDC DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Lead the Career Development Center's (CDC) career services team in designing and delivering programs that support the career development and advancement of degree-seeking students and alumni. Oversee career education, advising, student-facing services, data collection and reporting, and marketing and communications. JOB DESCRIPTION Oversee student-facing career services strategy and operations, including one-on-one advising, career development programming, design and implementation of credit-bearing career courses, and related assessment, data collection, and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Actively foster relationships with faculty to integrate career development into the academic experience and support...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director for Student Success LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director for Student Success is responsible for advancing WPI's commitment to inclusion and belonging, with a focus on removing barriers to educational access and achievement. This role develops, implements, and assesses initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and success. This position leads ODIME's signature initiatives, including the Connections Pre-Orientation Program and First-Generation Success Program. In addition, the Assistant Director contributes to broader departmental and campus-wide initiatives that foster mentorship, academic achievement, identity development, and community building. The position requires close collaboration with campus partners, student organizations, and institutional stakeholders. The...

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 Dean of Arts & Sciences LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites nominations and applications for the position of Peterson Family Dean, School of Arts & Sciences. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance interdisciplinary education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model. The Dean will join WPI during a period of significant institutional momentum, as the university celebrates its Carnegie R1 research status, recognition as #18 nationally for "Best Return on Investment" by U.S. News & World Report, and inclusion among LinkedIn's Top 50 Colleges for 2025 based on career outcomes and alumni success. Reporting directly to Provost Andrew Sears and serving as a key member of the President's leadership team, the Dean will shape the...

JOB TITLE Associate Director of Maintenance Services LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Facilities DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Supervises, directs, and coordinates staff and contractors engaged in Building Maintenance and Trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Locksmith, and Carpentry. Ensures proper operation, maintenance, reliability, economic operation, safety, and regulatory compliance for building components, systems, and equipment. Assists the Director of Facilities Operations with the development of long-range plans, budgets, and programs for the effective stewardship of campus buildings and facilities. Serves in the capacity of the Director of Facilities Operations in their absence. Salary Grade 10: $95,000 – $110,000 per year (depending on experience) JOB DESCRIPTION Supervises and directs six (6) union trades shops as well as contracted vendors to maintain campus...

JOB TITLE Club Sport Coach/Instructor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches/instructors for our various Club Sports teams. Please know that candidate applications will remain on file until June 30 of each year. WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Compensation: $500 – $10,000 per season JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities of the WPI Club Sports Coach/Instructor include the following: Conduct safe and well-organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills. Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions....

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) | Aerospace Engineering Department LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Aerospace Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is inviting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking applicants with a strong educational and research background in experimental aerodynamics for atmospheric flight applications. The responsibilities of this position include establishing an externally funded research program that produces valuable scholarship, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in WPI's unique project-based education, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to service activities within the department, university, and relevant professional organizations. Compensation: $115,000 - $118,000 per year. Salary is...

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. Compensation: $6,000 per course 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...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor 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 Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mechatronics and Controls available at the assistant professor level. Compensation: $115,000 – $118,000 per year. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, and demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas. Expertise in intelligent sensing and perception, cyber-physical systems, data-driven modeling and control, and AI/deep learning is essential. Applications may include autonomous systems and mobility, intelligent...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Interactive Media & Game Development - IMGD DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor to support and grow our multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum. The successful candidate will shape and grow our offerings in both the technical and design areas of our undergraduate and graduate degrees. Applicants in all areas of IMGD are encouraged to apply; identified areas of interest include but are not limited to: creative coding, critical computing, tangible and embodied interaction, technical game development, and design for emerging creative technologies. IMGD is a highly collaborative community of learners, scholars, and creatives. We seek a new colleague who is passionate about both strengthening our existing community and...

JOB TITLE Vice President of Enrollment Management LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites nominations and applications for the position of VP of Enrollment Management. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic enrollment leader to drive growth and expand WPI's national and international reach at a premier STEM institution known for its distinctive project-based learning and outstanding student outcomes. The VP of Enrollment Management will join WPI during a period of significant momentum. This leader will build upon recent achievements including Carnegie R1 research status, ranking 18th nationally on U.S. News & World Report's "Colleges with the Best Return on Investment," and recognition among LinkedIn's Top 50 Colleges for 2025 based on student outcomes. The successful candidate will capitalize on the university's...