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Feb 11, 2026

Full time

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Green Dean-Office of Sustainability Amherst Campus Full Time JR6691 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 Green Dean-Office of Sustainability position. The Green Dean-Office of Sustainability is a full-time, 13 ½ month term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.02 to $20.50 per 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...

Mar 19, 2026

Full time

Executive Director of Institutional Research

North Shore Community College Danvers, MA, USA

Executive Director of Institutional Research Location: Damvers, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Thu Feb 26 2026 Job Description: Executive Director of Institutional Research Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30 am-4:30pm SALARY: Salary range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits. At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In support of the strategic plan's vision of consistently excellent and equitable student life outcomes, the Executive Director of Institutional Research plays a key leadership role in guiding and...

Mar 06, 2026

Full time

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy and Religion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

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,...

Feb 03, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a part-time adjunct Philosophy faculty member to teach a section of "Philosophy 2716: Gender, Race, and Class" from October 20 to December 12, 2025 on Monday and Thursday afternoons. The course consists of an examination of categories used to mark social identities of marked difference, such as gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, species, etc. Candidates should have PhD (or ABD) in Philosophy, Women Studies, Gender Studies, Critical Race Theory, or allied fields. JOB DESCRIPTION WPI Philosophy and Religion faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and...

Jan 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Philosophy and Religion 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 Philosophy and Religions (PY-RE) courses. PY-RE faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and environmental philosophy; underrepresented philosophical and religious traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non-Western worldviews; and studies of science, technology, and ethics. We anticipate need for adjunct faculty who could teach courses in bioethics, philosophy of science,...

Jan 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - Social Science and Policy Studies

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

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...

Dec 29, 2025

Full time

Associate Dean of Engineering

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Bourne, MA, USA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked among the best public institutions in the nation for its unrivaled return on investment and effectiveness in promoting social mobility, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Associate Dean of the School of Engineering. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (the Academy) is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering bachelor's and master's degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. Located at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, the Academy is an hour's drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston and Providence and offers easy access to the pristine beaches of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. One of the nine campuses of the Massachusetts state university system, the Academy serves and prepares 1,580 undergraduate and graduate students for careers in engineering, marine transportation, international maritime business, emergency management,...

Feb 25, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors - Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program (Part-Time)

Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA, USA

American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors - Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program (Part-Time) POSITION: Part-Time American Sign Language (ASL) Tutors - Massachusetts Family Sign Language Program: Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURC) at Northern Essex Community College, up to 9 hours per week with an average of 2-4 hours per week ASL version of the job announcement: https://youtu.be/yWCqoxeefzc SUMMARY: The Gallaudet University Regional Center - East is seeking part-time American Sign Language (ASL) tutors across Massachusetts to provide instruction and family-centered language support for families with deaf and hard of hearing children ages birth to three years. Tutors work with parents, caregivers, and extended family members to support early visual language development, model natural ASL use, and share knowledge of Deaf culture and community resources. Tutors are hired on an as needed basis. Sessions are delivered either remotely via Zoom or in-person in...

Feb 14, 2026

Full time

Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center Amherst Campus Full Time JR6713 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 Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center position. The Associate Director of Multicultural Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $72,000-79,000 per year. 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...

Feb 14, 2026

Full time

Associate Director of Queer Resource Center

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Associate Director of Queer Resource Center Amherst Campus Full Time JR6712 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 Associate Director of Queer Resource Center position. The Associate Director of Queer Resource Center is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $72,000-79,000 per year. 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...

Jan 17, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor(s) (Part-Time)

Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA, USA

Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor(s) (Part-Time) POSITION: Part-Time Adult Basic Education (ABE)/High School Equivalency (HSE) Instructor(s) (Learning Specialist): Center for Adult Education; Lawrence Campus (420 Common Street); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position up to 7 hours per week SUMMARY: The ABE/HSE Instructor is responsible for providing instruction and support to adult learners in preparation for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The instructor will design and deliver engaging lessons in subjects including mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies, tailored to meet the diverse needs of adult students. Non-Credit Instructors are hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities at our Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses or at a workplace location in these or surrounding communities. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, or on weekends....

Jan 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Teaching Faculty Architectural Engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

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...

Jan 09, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty - International and Global Studies

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - International and Global Studies LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in International and Global Studies 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 International and Global Studies (INTL) courses. INTL faculty teach introductory courses, thematic and area topic seminars, and global methods classes to educate well-rounded, globally aware students with exceptional analytical skills and sensitivity to culture and context. Complementing our off-campus project centers, we especially seek candidates with area expertise in Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Southern and Western African, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania,...

Dec 23, 2025

Full time

Vice President of Enrollment Management

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

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...

Dec 23, 2025

Part time / Adjunct

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Part-Time Adjunct Faculty LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Graduate Studies - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking part time adjunct faculty to teach online/asynchronous graduate courses for Graduate Studies. JOB DESCRIPTION Adjunct faculty will teach graduate courses in an online/asynchronous format. 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. Ideal applicant will hold an advanced degree in an applicable discipline with significant practical experience in the relevant area, as well as having successful graduate teaching experience. Please attach a resume for consideration. Compensation: $6,667 per two-credit course and $10,000 per three credit course. Compensation scaled if enrollment is below 12 students per...

Feb 14, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Jewish Chaplain (Casual)

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Jewish Chaplain (Casual) Amherst Campus Part Time JR6715 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 Jewish Chaplain position. The Jewish Chaplain is a part-time, casual, non-benefited position. The expected range for this position is $30.00-33.00 per 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 their families....

Feb 14, 2026

Full time

College Chaplain

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

College Chaplain Amherst Campus Full Time JR6709 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 Chaplain position. The Chaplain is a full-time, year-round position. The expected range for this position is $80,000-85,000 per year. 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 their families. Click here for Benefits...

Feb 11, 2026

Full time

Graduate Production Assistant

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Graduate Production Assistant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6694 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 Graduate Production Assistant position. The Graduate Production Assistant is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.02 to $20.50 per 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...

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