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Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant Amherst Campus Full Time JR6923 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 Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87 - $22.00 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. Click here...
Feb 07, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
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...
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant (Biology)
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Research Assistant (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6924 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 Assistant (Biology) position. The Research Assistant is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $21 - $23 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...
Mar 12, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Research Assistant (Casual Position) - Center of Humanistic Inquiry
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Research Assistant (Casual Position) Amherst Campus Part Time JR6471 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 Assistant position. The Research Assistant is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.00-23.00 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. Reporting to the Director of the Center of Humanistic Inquiry, the Research Assistant will conduct research on areas...
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning
Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, MA
Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning (Assistant Director): Center for Adult Education; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin Street); 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position. This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing grant support and may be subject to termination if funding is reduced or discontinued. SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning at the Center for Adult Education (CAE) plays a pivotal role in fostering high-quality instruction across all programs. This position centers on elevating teaching and learning through thoughtful supervision, embedded professional development, and data-informed instructional leadership. With a strong foundation in adult learning theory and a commitment to educational equity, the Assistant Director supports instructors, builds capacity across the team,...
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
Lasell University Newton, MA
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary Level: Position Type: Education Level: Ph.D. Travel Percentage: Category: Description Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology The School of Health Sciences at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join our program as an Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology. This full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities primarily include anatomy and physiology courses as well as additional teaching assignments where expertise aligns with program needs. Course development will include didactic and laboratory instruction and assessment in biology and may include other areas of disciplinary expertise. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, serving as a champion...
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Lasell University Newton, MA
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary Level: Position Type: Education Level: Ph.D. Travel Percentage: Category: Description Assistant Professor in Exercise Science and Exercise Science Internship Coordinator Position Summary The School of Health Sciences at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment as an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science with responsibilities as the Exercise Science Internship Coordinator, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. As the field of Exercise Science continues to grow and evolve, Lasell University's Exercise Science program is experiencing similar expansion. In Massachusetts alone, job growth in exercise science-related fields is projected to increase by approximately 30% by 2032. Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in the healthcare sector to grow 13% from 2021...
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Biology
Lasell University Newton, MA
Assistant Professor of Biology Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary Level: Position Type: Education Level: Ph.D. Travel Percentage: Category: Description Assistant Professor of Biology The School of Health Sciences at Lasell University in Newton, Massachusetts seeks a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join our program as an Assistant Professor of Biology with expertise in biomedical sciences, biotechnology, or related disciplines. This full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. Responsibilities Teaching responsibilities will include didactic and laboratory instruction in various biology courses (molecular, genetics, microbiology, evolutionary etc.) and may include other areas of disciplinary expertise. Successful candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, serving as a champion for the biology program through positive interaction with prospective...
Apr 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Teaching Faculty Architectural Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
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...
Apr 11, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Adjunct Teaching Faculty Aerospace Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Aerospace Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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 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 with various options for on-campus and online delivery. All courses listed in the WPI undergraduate and graduate catalog under the Aerospace Engineering curriculum are of...
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
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,...
Apr 04, 2026
Part time / Adjunct
Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Online Adjunct Teaching Professor - Robotics Engineering 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 graduate courses in our Online Division of Graduate Studies. Of most importance are candidates with expertise in Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles. Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Professor will teach graduate courses in an online/asynchronous delivery method. All courses listed in the WPI online curriculum in Robotics Engineering are of interest, particularly Computer Vision and Autonomous Vehicles - https://www.wpi.edu/academics/online/study/robotics-engineering-ms . Applicants should specifically identify which courses would be the best fit for their expertise. An ideal...
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach/Investigator
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach/Investigator LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Equal Opportunity & Outreach DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director of Equal Opportunity & Outreach, the Assistant Director/Investigator conducts investigations, handles resolutions, and plays a lead role in meeting the University's training and education obligations under Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and other federal or state civil rights laws. With case-related guidance, the Investigator is responsible for their caseload, partnering with school designees throughout the investigative process, conducting legally sufficient investigations, meeting established timelines, and treating all constituents engaged in the complaint process with sensitivity and neutrality. In addition, the Assistant Director conducts annual trainings with key stakeholders around civil rights. JOB...
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Music 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 Music beginning August 2026. We seek a music scholar-practitioner whose work engages the diversity of American musical cultures through interdisciplinary perspectives such as musicology, ethnomusicology, history, sociology, cultural studies, and performance practice. The successful candidate will help students examine not only the mechanics of music, but also music as a site of social, racial, gendered, and political meaning. We welcome applicants who can connect scholarship and creative practice, and who are eager to explore musical traditions through courses, research projects, performance, and other innovative pedagogical...
Apr 04, 2026
Full time
Executive Director of Financial Aid
North Shore Community College Danvers, MA
Executive Director of Financial Aid Location: Lynn/Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Posted On: Fri Apr 3 2026 Job Description: Executive Director of Financial Aid Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Lynn and Danvers Campus with 1 remote date Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm SALARY: Salary range $115,000.00 - $124,000.00. 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: The Executive Director of Financial Aid provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and policy direction for the College's Financial Aid functions. This position...
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director, Admissions
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Admissions LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director, Admissions will work with the admissions team to further WPI's efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. This role develops and implements strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus. They cultivate professional relationships with school counselors and key educational organizations. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions, this person will aid the team and manage projects associated with enrollment marketing and communications. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities : Assist in the recruitment of the incoming first-year undergraduate enrollment class by developing and executing a strategic recruitment plan for an assigned geographic territory aligned with university and...
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Senior Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Development & Communications Strategy DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Senior Director, Stewardship and Donor Relations leads WPI's comprehensive donor stewardship strategy, ensuring every philanthropic investor experiences exceptional recognition, impact reporting, and ongoing engagement that deepens their connection to the university and inspires continued support. This senior leader designs and executes stewardship programs that demonstrate gratitude, communicate impact, and build lasting relationships with donors across all giving levels-from first-time annual fund supporters to principal gift investors. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Development Communications and Strategy, the Senior Director ensures stewardship is strategic, personalized, and seamlessly integrated with broader advancement...
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director, Regional Recruitment (Pacific Northwest)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Regional Recruitment (Pacific Northwest) LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Admissions DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment - Pacific Northwest works with the admissions team to further WPI's efforts to recruit, select, and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. They are charged with developing and implementing strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus and to cultivate professional relationships with counselors and key educational organizations. WPI's Undergraduate Admissions Office is a collaborative team with an ongoing focus of deepening their understanding of the intersectional identities of all members of the community. They are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff, which is inclusive and culturally informed. The Assistant Director of...
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Major Gift Officer
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Senior Major Gift Officer Amherst Campus Full Time JR6844 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 Senior Major Gift Officer position. The Senior Major Gift Officer is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 to $130,000 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...
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Green Dean-Center for Restorative Practices
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Green Dean-Center for Restorative Practices Amherst Campus Full Time JR6841 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 - Center for Restorative Practices position. The Green Dean - Center for Restorative Practices is a full-time, one-year position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.02-$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...