17 social behavioral sciences jobs found in Worcester, MA

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Social Science & Policy Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Social Science & Policy Studies department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes in each of our six programs: Economic Science International Development, Environmental and Sustainability Studies Learning Sciences & Technologies Psychological Science Society, Technology and Policy Each program offers either a graduate major or undergraduate major and minor option, and are led by esteemed leaders in their respective fields. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic adjunct faculty to work with our ever-expanding load of innovative and cutting-edge courses for our exceptional students. To learn more about the department, see course offerings, and learn about...

Ifill School Adjunct Faculty 2 Locations2 LocationsMain Campus - Boston, MA R11582 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success....

Assistant Professor of Practice & BAS Online Practicum Director Remote - National R11785 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and...

Clinical Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 10, 2026. Applications received after March 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal...

Post Doctoral Fellow (Environmental Economics) Posting Number: SF02106 Position Type: Professional Staff Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 99 Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary: $63,000 Department: Environmt & Nat. Resource Econ Campus Location: Job Description Summary: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and...

Assistant Teaching Professor of Economics Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Applications received after December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is a full time, renewable, non-tenure track, academic year, appointment for the Fall of 2026 POSITION SUMMARY: Teach undergraduate courses in economics including courses on principles of economics and upper-level courses, advise undergraduate students, and participate in departmental and university governance and service. This position will be in the Department of Economics and also serve the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies...

Adjunct Instructor, Psychology and/or Lifespan Development for Nursing Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Department: Social Science & Communications Reports to: Division Chair Effective Date: 8/31/26 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0 Job Description: Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Fundamentals of Psychology and/or Lifespan Development for Nursing (August 31 - December 18). These courses must be taught in-person . Preferred meeting dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please note that if the Fall semester is successful, there will be the possibility of future employment. Candidates may apply to either or both courses. Course Descriptions : PSY.1004 Fundamentals of Psychology This course is designed to introduce students to the major ideas in psychology. Prior knowledge of psychology is not expected. Topics include the history of psychology, sensation and perception, brain and behavior, learning,...

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis Manhattanville University Department: School of Education Reports to: Dean, School of Education Effective Date: April 21, 2025 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0 Salary: $71,000 - $81,000 Job Description: The Department of Special Education within Manhattanville University's School of Education (SOE) seeks an outstanding candidate with training in applied behavior analysis (ABA) for a non-tenure track, clinical assistant/associate professor position. The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis will have a portion of their workload reassigned to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Master of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis is a member of the School of Education faculty who is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the MPS in Applied Behavior Analysis...

Job Description: Beginning Fall 2026, SUNY Oneonta's Department of Secondary Education and Educational Technology will appoint a  Lecturer in Family and Consumer Sciences Adolescence Education  to prepare future Family and Consumer Sciences educators. As one of the few programs in the northeastern United States offering a K-12 certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences, this program provides students with comprehensive preparation to teach across grade levels. Our curriculum emphasizes three interrelated dimensions: general education, content education, and professional education. Together, these three dimensions equip our students to become thoughtful and effective facilitators of learning. The Department of Secondary Education and Educational Technology has nine undergraduate programs and offers a graduate program in Educational Technology. To learn more about the Department or University, please visit ...

Job Description: SUNY Oneonta is proud to be a member of the SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus ( PRODiG+ ) Fellowship Program, PRODiG+ is an initiative of SUNY system aiming to (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Through these efforts, we aim to enhance the richness of our academic environment and further contribute to the sustained merit of the SUNY system of institutions. Join us on this exciting venture, where excellence meets inclusivity. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at  https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/ . The Department of Psychology at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for a PRODiG+ Fellowship beginning Fall 2026. The fellowship is for a 12-month appointment for two years. The...

Assistant Professor of Practice/Assistant Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapy Main Campus - Boston, MA R11814 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the...

Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Welfare Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 19, 2025. Applications received after December 19, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Animal Health and Welfare. Anticipated appointment date: August 2026. URI is the State's flagship land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode...

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty - Psychology Salary Range: $3,000.00 - $3,250.00 Commission Level: Position Type: Adjunct Education Level: Master's Degree Travel Percentage: Category: Faculty Description Part-time Psychology Instructor The Social Sciences department at Lasell University is seeking an instructor for our 3-credit introductory Psychology course called "Psychological Perspectives." Course Description: In this course, students learn to think like psychologists as they study classic and contemporary topics in human behavior, feeling, and thought. Students learn to apply psychological perspectives of thought, including biological, cognitive, sociocultural, humanistic, psychodynamic, and behaviorist, to better understand the human experience. Students will learn to use these perspectives to explore how individual behavior is influenced by and influences one's biology, family, community and society. Topics may include human development,...

Research Technician (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6804 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Research Technician position. The Research Technician is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00/hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and...

Assistant Director and Assistant Teaching Professor Special Education Department New England Center for Children Campus R11788 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on...

Adjunct Faculty, School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) Main Campus - Boston, MARemote - National R11675 ABOUT SIMMONS Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast...

Assistant Professor, Communication Studies Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 7, 2025. Applications received after November 7, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode Island invites applicants with expertise in health communication, science communication, and/or environmental communication for a tenure-line faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in communication studies to begin fall 2026. The Department of Communication Studies is interested in growing its emphasis in health communication, including helping...