76 Worcester Polytechnic Institute jobs found

JOB TITLE Temporary Custodian LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Custodial - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Performs custodial duties in campus academic and non-academic buildings. Responsible for maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition. JOB DESCRIPTION Receives assignments in verbal or written form from a supervisor. Follows a routine schedule using approved procedures. Maintains various flooring types; dusts and washes walls, partitions, and windows; cleans and sanitizes bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, and other facilities. Removes trash and performs other related duties as assigned. Unlocks and locks various interior and exterior building doors as assigned. Operates and maintains power-operated custodial equipment. Moves and relocates furniture, small equipment, and other items not requiring rigging. During winter, clears snow and debris from steps and...

JOB TITLE Senior Animal Care Technician LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Life Sciences & Bioengineering Center - LSBC - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI's Research Department is seeking a Senior Animal Care Technician to provide animal care and husbandry to a variety of small laboratory animals across multiple WPI facilities. This is a temporary 10 hours per week position for 12 months. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide top level animal care and husbandry to ensure compliance with regulatory 60 bodies: WPI, IACUC, OLAW, AAALAC, EHS, and USDA. Follow all animal welfare regulations and the ethical use of animals in research. Operation of various equipment including cage washer, dump station, autoclaves, and anesthesia machines is required. Mentor/Train/Lead small teams of Animal Care Attendants in all aspects of animal care and vivarium maintenance. Assist with the conduct of...

JOB TITLE Director, Systems Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Infrastructure Services and Architecture DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Assistant Chief Technology Officer, Infrastructure Services and Architecture, the Director of Systems Engineering will oversee the operation, administration, and engineering of the university's systems environment, including servers, storage, cloud computing, and virtualization, along with infrastructure DevOps, application system and security support, and Campus Safety Services. Information technology plays a vital and ever-expanding role in the institutional mission. The institution's information technology environment is highly distributed and diverse, and the Director of Systems Engineering must be an adept and informed leader who can offer strategic vision, comprehensive planning, and direct technical involvement alongside the engineers who...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations Communications LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, the Assistant Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations, serves as the stewardship writer and content strategist for stewardship reporting and communications, translating complex academic, research, student, and institutional initiatives into meaningful stories that deepen donor engagement and inspire continued investment in WPI. Blending narrative storytelling with data, the Assistant Director works closely with campus stakeholders and frontline fundraisers to create compelling reports for the university's most generous donors. This role is critical to completing the Beyond These Towers campaign with strong donor retention and positioning WPI for sustained...

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking applications for two temporary research assistant positions. We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, with applications to cardiovascular diseases and medical devices. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Successful candidates are expected to commit to a minimum two-year appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION AIMCardio Lab The lab conducts cutting-edge...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Mathematical Sciences DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Provide administrative, clerical, and financial support to the Mathematical Sciences Department. Routinely answer questions involving in-depth knowledge of departmental policies and procedures for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Assist faculty, students, and staff with accounting needs. Maintain departmental budget and financial records. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Provide administrative, clerical, and customer service support for the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Process financial transactions, maintain departmental budget records, and support budget planning and tracking activities. Support faculty, staff, and students with departmental operations, purchasing, and reimbursement processes. Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and supervision of student...

JOB TITLE Custodian (Multiple Openings) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Custodial DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI has multiple custodial openings across a variety of shifts, offering flexibility to fit different schedules. These union positions provide excellent benefits and long-term stability. In this role, you will perform custodial services in both academic and non-academic campus buildings, maintaining assigned areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition while supporting a welcoming campus environment. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Receives assignments in either a verbal or written form from a supervisor. Follows a routine schedule utilizing approved procedures. Maintains various flooring types, dusts and washes walls, partitions, windows; maintains bathrooms, showers, locker rooms and other similar facilities. Removes trash and other related duties as assigned. Is...

JOB TITLE Senior Research Analyst LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Institutional Research & Assessment DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Research Analyst strengthens WPI's capacity to use data thoughtfully and effectively in support of academic and administrative decision-making. This position combines institutional research, advanced statistical analysis, and data visualization to answer complex questions that improve student success, academic planning, and institutional effectiveness. The successful candidate is expected to identify meaningful research questions, develop appropriate analytical approaches, validate findings, and communicate results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. The analyst will also contribute to expanding the university's predictive analytics capabilities around student success analytics, and other emerging quantitative methods, working with large,...

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace Engineering DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY WPI is seeking a shared Administrative Associate to provide administrative support to the Aerospace Engineering Department 3 days (60%) a week, including support for the department head, faculty, and staff, and additional support to the School of Engineering 2 days (40%) a week. JOB DESCRIPTION Administrative Assistant for (AED) Aerospace Engineering Department (60%) Serve as a confidential administrative assistant to the AED head, associate department head, and 14 faculty members. Assist with scheduling and organizing AED meetings and events, including those for departmental committees, search committees, seminars, and student groups. Arrange room reservations, distribute agendas and materials, and manage catering and AV support when necessary. Assist AED faculty with a...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory (PI: Karen Troy) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team studying the role of biomechanics and mechanical loading in skeletal adaptation and injury. Our research combines biomechanics, quantitative image analysis, computational modeling, human physiology, and clinical investigation to advance the understanding of human bone adaptation, fracture prevention, overuse injuries, and rehabilitation. This work is currently supported by the National Institutes of Health. JOB DESCRIPTION Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, kinesiology/movement sciences, or a related field Strong quantitative and...

JOB TITLE Research Scientist LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a research scientist in Indoor Airflow, Ventilation, and CFD position beginning in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The position will focus on indoor airflow, ventilation, air distribution, indoor environmental quality, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The successful candidate will contribute to research that combines CFD modeling, primarily using ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM, with laboratory-based measurements and Machine Learning (AI). We are especially interested in applicants with strong CFD experience and an interest in applying modeling and AI tools to real building and indoor environmental problems. Prior experience with...

JOB TITLE Assistant Teaching Professor LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Teaching Professor position. Candidates who have previous experience in activities to educate a broad and diverse group of students are preferred. This position is a one-year appointment with an anticipated start date between September 1 and September 15, 2026. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking outstanding applicants in chemistry and/or biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated a passion for teaching and mentoring students and bring high-quality, rigorous, innovative, and inclusive pedagogical teaching methods into the classroom. Teaching responsibilities may include general chemistry lectures and labs, as well as...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Department of Biology & Biotechnology. 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. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is potential need for instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department of Biology and Biotechnology. Teaching assignments will be aligned with...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Computer Science LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Computer Science - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day, evening and/or online classes for the Department of Computer Science. 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. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses to be taught on campus, off campus in a corporate setting or online. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Modern Languages LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Modern Languages 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 Spanish, German, Chinese, and Arabic. Modern Language faculty offer language instruction through introductory courses, intermediate classes, and advanced topic seminars. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should possess native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, German, Chinese, or Arabic and hold a...

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...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - History LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Humanities & Arts - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Part-time adjunct faculty pool in History 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 History (HI) courses. History faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's History program has particular strengths in American, European, East Asian, Latin American, and global histories; the histories of science and technology; urban and environmental histories; imperial and postcolonial histories; and race, gender, and social movements. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability...

JOB TITLE Director, Prospect Management and Research LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Advancement Operations DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Prospect Management and Research provides strategic leadership and hands-on direction for WPI's prospect development program, encompassing prospect research, prospect management, and pipeline development. This position designs and implements the research standards, screening strategies, capacity rating methodologies, and portfolio management practices that identify and advance the University's major, principal, and planned gift prospects, directly supporting a successful fundraising pipeline and the University's advancement goals. Reporting to the Executive Director, Advancement Operations, the Director leads the prospect research team and serves as a trusted partner and consultant to gift officers and fundraising leadership, conducting prospect research, managing...

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. 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. 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 advanced topic practicums and seminars. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate...

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...