13 tenure track assistant professor jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY One-year appointment as a non-tenure track faculty member in the Operations and Industrial (OIE) discipline within The Business School for the purpose of sabbatical coverage. The successful candidate will teach six courses and actively participate in departmental activities, contributing to our vibrant academic community. JOB DESCRIPTION Appointment Details Duration: Nine-month appointment (August 2026 - May 2027) Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor (Ph.D. required) or Instructor (M.S. with significant industry experience) Start Date: August 2026 Requirements and Responsibilities: Teaching (primary responsibility) Six-course teaching load across the academic year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, depending on departmental needs....

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biomedical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) (www.wpi.edu/+BME) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin during the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in BME or a closely related discipline by the beginning of employment. Applicants must show potential for an innovative and sustainable career that integrates and balances research and teaching. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful applicant will contribute to BME teaching and research mission while strengthening connections between BME and the Department of Robotics Engineering (RBE) (www.wpi.edu/+RBE). Ideal candidates could take advantage of the laboratory facilities at our PracticePoint facility to support...

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. JOB DESCRIPTION The successful candidate will possess a strong background in Mechatronics and Controls, demonstrate proficiency in applying AI techniques to these application areas, and strengthen the connection with the Robotics Engineering Department. 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 infrastructure, human-robot interaction, smart health,...

JOB TITLE Major Gift Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Major Gift Officer (MGO) will partner with faculty and the Advancement team to grow the culture of philanthropy with alumni at WPI. The MGO's portfolio will concentrate on Undergraduate and graduate alumni. This position is based in Worcester, MA. WPI is seeking an entrepreneurial major gift officer who will utilize proven practices and new ideas to engage and re-engage with alumni as they take the major gift program to new heights. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Leadership Giving, the MGO will partner closely with faculty, Institute leaders, and Advancement colleagues to cultivate donor relationships, engage alumni, and increase overall financial support at this critical time in WPI's history. The ideal candidate will have a passion for applying their donor-centered individual giving...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Foundation Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME University Advancement - Fundraising DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Foundation Relations Coordinator provides essential research, administrative, and programmatic support for WPI's foundation fundraising efforts, enabling the Senior Director, Foundation Relations to focus on major relationship cultivation and grant solicitation. This role conducts prospect research to identify funding opportunities, manages smaller grant applications and reporting, coordinates proposal development logistics, maintains foundation tracking systems, and ensures excellent stewardship of foundation relationships. The Coordinator serves as a critical partner in building WPI's foundation funding pipeline, particularly leveraging the university's new R1 research designation and distinctive project-based educational mission. Reporting to the Senior Director,...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Development Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Development Communications provides essential support for WPI's advancement communications, stewardship, and content development efforts, enabling the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, to lead strategic storytelling that inspires philanthropic investment. This role assists with donor communications, impact reporting, stewardship materials, proposal support, and digital content while managing administrative and project coordination responsibilities. The Coordinator helps ensure WPI's donors, prospects, and alumni receive compelling, accurate, and timely communications that demonstrate impact and deepen their connection to the university. This position offers excellent professional development opportunities in...

JOB TITLE Vice President of Talent and Chief Human Resources Officer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME President's Division DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) invites applications for the Vice President of Talent and Chief Human Resources Officer (VP & CHRO). Reporting to the President and serving on the President's Cabinet, the VP & CHRO provides strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions to support organizational effectiveness and a high-performing, people-centered culture. This role is responsible for shaping and executing HR strategy across talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, learning and leadership development, succession planning, total rewards, payroll and benefits, Title IX/equal opportunity, HR policy, compliance, HRIS, and organizational climate initiatives. The VP & CHRO will serve as WPI's chief talent strategist and a key...

JOB TITLE Executive Director, Advancement Operations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Executive Director, Advancement Operations leads the operational infrastructure that enables WPI's advancement program, ensuring excellence in gift processing, database management, prospect research, reporting and analytics, compliance, and technology systems. This senior leader creates efficient, accurate, and strategic operations that empower fundraisers to focus on donor relationships while providing the data, insights, and tools needed for success. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement Operations and Engagement, the Executive Director manages day-to-day operations, drives continuous improvement, leads technology strategy, and ensures advancement systems support both campaign completion and long-term sustainable growth. This role requires deep technical...

JOB TITLE Coordinator, Advancement LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Leadership Giving DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Coordinator, Advancement provides essential administrative and project support to the Associate Vice President of Advancement and the Assistant Vice President, Leadership & Planned Giving, enabling effective leadership of WPI's revenue generation functions including major gifts, principal gifts, leadership annual giving, planned giving, and foundation relations. This role manages scheduling and logistics, coordinates communications and meetings, supports donor cultivation activities, prepares briefing materials, and serves as liaison between the AVP and development staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The Coordinator ensures smooth operations supporting the AVP's portfolio management and team leadership while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment. This position...

JOB TITLE Lab Manager - Robotics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Robotics Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Robotics Engineering (RBE) Lab Manager is responsible for all aspects of robotics engineering undergraduate and graduate labs and project space organization, preparation and configuration. In conjunction with the assigned student Lab Assistant staff, this individual works to ensure that necessary materials, setups and work areas are properly acquired, configured, and maintained to facilitate timely and efficient course and lab work by students. This position must take pro-active steps to gain a clear understanding of robotics course requirements and flow, be able to work effectively with faculty and apply management skills to guide and mentor student lab assistants. In addition, the candidate must guide trouble-shooting and problem-solving activities as needed to ensure that the environment,...

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...