Temporary employee jobs | Academic Careers

Jan 15, 2026

Full time

Interim Head of Collections and Operations

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Interim Head of Collections and Operations Amherst Campus Full Time JR6609 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 Interim Head of Collections and Operations position. The Interim Head of Collections and Operations is a fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $35.00 to $40.00. 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...

Feb 14, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Casual Dispatcher (Casual Position)

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Casual Dispatcher (Casual Position) Amherst Campus Part Time JR6316 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 Casual Dispatcher position. The Casual Dispatcher is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $23.00-25.00 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. The casual dispatcher may be assigned to work on Saturday or Sunday from 7 AM to 3 PM Casual Dispatchers may also be...

Mar 13, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Research Scientist

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We are seeking a Temporary Research Scientist to support the healthcare AI project in developing a trustworthy healthcare large language model. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: The role involves hands-on LLM fine-tuning (including instruction tuning, PEFT/LoRA, domain adaptation, and alignment) on clinical datasets, designing rigorous evaluation protocols, and contributing substantially to publications by drafting key manuscript sections and preparing results for top-tier venues. Requirements: Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field, demonstrate strong expertise in LLM fine-tuning with frameworks like Hugging Face Transformers and PyTorch, and have a proven publication record with significant contributions in healthcare AI, NLP, or trustworthy LLM research in premier...

Mar 05, 2026

Full time

Events and Operations Coordinator

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Events and Operations Coordinator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Event and Conference Services DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position will support WPI student organizations' events by assisting with planning and execution, meeting with students, and communicating event needs to service teams. In addition, the Events and Operations Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day needs in the Conference & Event Services Office and work within the university's event management software (25Live), ensuring scheduling can be done efficiently and effectively by the entire campus community. This position reports to the Director of University Events and Chief Commencement Officer. JOB DESCRIPTION Event Coordination & Student Support (50%) Manage day-to-day student event requests, ensuring they are processed efficiently and equitably. Provide guidance on WPI event policies and procedures....

Feb 07, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Research Assistant

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Research Assistant LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Multiple PhD Research Assistant temporary positions are available in the Multiscale Thermal Fluids Laboratory (MTFL) within the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). These are immediate openings, and priority will be given to applicants who can begin the program right away. Compensation: $21/hourly. This position is supported through external funding. JOB DESCRIPTION Project 1: Droplet Dynamics This project involves the experimental study of sessile droplet behavior in shear gas flows, using high-speed imaging and image processing techniques. Project 2: Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings This project focuses on the energy performance analysis of commercial buildings in the region, with the broader goal of...

Jan 24, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Temporary Mechanical Engineering Instruction Designer

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA, USA

JOB TITLE Temporary Mechanical Engineering Instruction Designer LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mechanical & Materials Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The candidate will focus on the design, implementation, and deployment of an agentic conversational system used for mechanical engineering troubleshooting and diagnostic education. This role bridges the gap between mechanical domain knowledge and automated systems to facilitate the transfer of mechanical systems knowledge. The candidate must have experience in the design and deployment of large language model-based educational systems. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Technical Knowledge Handling: Develop and maintain vector databases to store case information, course specifications, and diagnostic protocols. System Logic & Modeling: Program autonomous agents designed to simulate engineering problem-solving workflows,...

Feb 14, 2026

Part time / Adjunct

Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans

Amherst College Amherst, MA, USA

Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans Amherst Campus Part Time JR5189 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 Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans. The Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $16.00-18.00 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. The Casual Dish Crew - Pots/Pans supports the efforts of Amherst College Dining Services in providing the...

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