96 research assistant professor jobs found

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 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 report...

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 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...

Postdoctoral Researcher (Chemistry) Amherst Campus Full Time JR7128 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 Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (Chemistry) is a full-time, fixed-term (2-year) position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $63,000 - $65,000 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...

Executive Assistant to the President Amherst Campus Full Time JR7124 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 Executive Assistant to the President position. The Executive Assistant to the President is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $95,000 - $110,000 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...

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 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...

Assistant Director of Operations (School of Social Work) Main Campus - Boston, MA R12051 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...

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...

Behavior Analysis Online Masters Degree Program Director; Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (Remote) Remote - National R12021 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...

Director of Marketing - Graduate, Workforce Development and Online programs Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary Level: Position Type: Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: Category: Description Director of Marketing - Graduate, Workforce Development and Online programs Salary range $85,000-$95,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Marketing is responsible for developing, executing, managing, and optimizing comprehensive marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, lead generation, enrollment growth, and revenue for Lasell University's Graduate & Professional Studies programs, Workforce Development (WFD), and online degrees. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications and working directly with the leadership team of these academic areas, this position serves as the primary marketing partner for those three entities, collaborating with academic leadership, admissions, workforce...

JOB TITLE Dean of the Business School LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Provost Office DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Business School. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to advance business education and research at a premier technological university known for its distinctive project-based learning model, where students tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects that connect academic disciplines to societal needs and professional practice. The Dean will join WPI following the university's recent achievement of Carnegie R1 research university status and recognition by U.S. News & World Report as No. 18 nationally for best return on investment. This leader will shape the future of WPI's Business School while contributing to WPI's continued rise in international prominence. The...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position. The appointment will be at any rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JOB DESCRIPTION We seek an outstanding biologist who will enhance and complement the Department's strengths in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate computational, quantitative, and/or AI-driven approaches with experimentally grounded biological research programs. Competitive applicants will leverage cutting-edge methods in machine learning, systems biology, genomics, imaging, modeling, and/or bioinformatics to address fundamental questions...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor of Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Do you want to have a greater impact inside and outside the classroom? Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), a premier university located in New England, might be the place for you! WPI's Business School (the Business School) seeks motivated applicants for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor in Work and Organizations/Organizational Behavior to build on the university's strengths in the future of work, organizing, and leadership in the digital age. Successful candidates must be prepared to conduct high-impact research, publish in high-quality outlets and commit to high-quality teaching. Candidates with interests in ethnographic and qualitative work are especially encouraged to apply. JOB DESCRIPTION A Ph.D. in management, organization...

JOB TITLE Assistant Swim & Diving Coach LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Responsible for assisting the Head Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach as they compete competitively in NCAA Division III athletics while providing an educational environment that enhances the development of the whole student-athlete. Assist the Aquatics Director in all areas of the WPI aquatics facility. Additional responsibilities include teaching courses in physical education as well as departmental administrative responsibilities. JOB DESCRIPTION Assist the head coach in providing leadership and direction for the Swimming & Diving programs (men's and women's). Create a culture of compliance with NCAA rules and regulations, as well as NEWMAC and WPI university policies and procedures. Assist in developing team and individual strategies...

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...

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...

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 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 promoting...

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...