Higher Education Jobs in massachusetts (214 open)

JOB TITLE Administrative Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Physics DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY As part of the physics departmental team, provide administrative support to the physics department faculty, staff, and students. This role involves managing the departmental office's daily operations, coordinating events, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting the academic programs. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Assist with program materials: Responsible for collecting course materials provided by others, including syllabi, examinations, and study guides, and for entering and maintaining course material on the web or other archives. Provide previous syllabi upon request. Self-Study, accreditation, ABET assessment: Maintain and organize all course materials obtained from professors for presentation to accreditation teams and assessment studies; assist with assessment data collection...

JOB TITLE Senior Director, Talent Strategies & Workforce Planning LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Talent & Inclusion Division DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Vice President of Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Senior Director, Talent Strategies & Workforce Planning serves as a senior advisor to institutional leaders and leads the Talent Strategy Partner (TSP) team, including two Senior TSPs and a Talent Specialist, in delivering consultative Talent & Inclusion (T&I) solutions to faculty, staff, and union-represented employees across the University. The Senior Director partners with senior leaders to understand unit goals and challenges and to align integrated T&I solutions with institutional strategy, providing guidance on workforce strategy, organizational design, talent planning, and change management in a complex, unionized higher education...

JOB TITLE Assistant Director, Learning & Development LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Talent Strategies DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Reporting to the Senior Director of Labor & Talent Programs, the Assistant Director of Learning & Development partners with the WPI community to advance learning and development programs and champions a culture of continuous learning for all employees, faculty and staff. The role designs, delivers, and evaluates university-wide initiatives, including learning pathways, leadership and manager development, onboarding curriculum, and professional development opportunities, that strengthen organizational effectiveness and drive individual and institutional performance. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner to campus leaders and Talent Strategy Partners (TSPs), the Assistant Director applies expertise in facilitation, development design, and data-informed...

Second Cook (multiple openings) Amherst Campus Full Time JR7405 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: This is an exciting time to join our growing team at Amherst College! Amherst College invites applications for the Second Cook position (multiple openings, see below). The Second Cook is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $22.49 to $22.65/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...

HR Generalist (Staff Assistant), Human Resources Development Location: Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026 Job Description: HR Generalist (Staff Assistant), Human Resources Development Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers/Lynn Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; One telework day per week after 90 days SALARY: Salary range $60,000 $65,000. 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 HR Generalist (Staff Assistant) supports the day-to-day operations of the HR Department including performance management, employee onboarding and offboarding, telework, compliance, professional development,...

Learning Specialist - Essex County Sheriff's Department POSITION: Full-Time Learning Specialist (Learning Specialist): Essex County Sheriff's Department (ECSD); position includes travel within the Essex County Sheriff's Office Continuum; MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday 07:30am - 3:30pm, (Hours may be adjusted and compensated in alignment with contractual guidelines); Pay Grade 5; This position is funded through general fund appropriations from the Essex County Sheriff's Department. SUMMARY: The NECC Program at ECSD facilities offers classes in ESOL, HiSET/GED preparation (in English and Spanish), digital literacy, and more. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, the Learning Specialist will support incarcerated and justice-involved individuals in building literacy, numeracy, language and digital literacy skills, essential for achieving a high school equivalency (HSE) credential and for college and...

Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball Amherst Campus Full Time JR7408 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 Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball position. The Assistant Coach - Women's Basketball is a full-time, 12-month position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $39,000 - $43,000 annually. 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...

Food Service Attendant Amherst Campus Full Time JR7407 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 Food Service Attendant position. The Food Service Attendant is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.98 to $20.25 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...

Dishroom Attendant Amherst Campus Full Time JR7406 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 Dishroom Attendant position. The Dishroom Attendant is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.98 to $20.25 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...

Part-Time Academic Counselor, Student and Academic Success Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA Category: Part-Time Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Tue Oct 13 2026 Job Description: Part-Time Academic Counselor, Student and Academic Success Campus Location: 50/50 Danvers and Lynn campus Work Schedule: Up to 20 hours a week, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am-3:00 pm SALARY: $36.55/hr.; Non-benefited, MCCC unit position At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The position provides equitable (e.g., developmental and appreciative, based on student and situation) advising to new, returning and transfer students to integrate their academic, personal, career and educational goals. This role is part of the Student Support and Advising Center services that are offered on each campus. The position requires in depth knowledge of the College's academic programs and policy information needed to advise students. The position...

Communications Specialist (Staff Assistant), Strategic Communications Location: Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Oct 14 2026 Job Description: Communications Specialist (Staff Assistant), Strategic Communications Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week Campus Location: Danvers Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Office, Wednesday/Friday - Remote SALARY: Salary range $58,000.00 - $68,000.00. 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 Communications Specialist supports the institution's communication goals by creating,...

Enrollment Services EDP Entry Operator IV POSITION: Full-Time Enrollment Services EDP Entry Operator IV (EDP Entry Operator IV): Enrollment Operations/Welcome Express; this position is based primarily at the Haverhill Campus (100 Elliott St.) but may also be required to rotate to the Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin St.) as necessary, for coverage; 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with select Wednesdays 9:30am - 5:30pm; AFSCME Unit I Position. SUMMARY: The Full-time EDP Entry Operator IV will be responsible for working as the primary front-line customer service person at the Welcome Express desk at the Haverhill Welcome Express, with potential coverage at Lawrence Welcome Express, as needed. They will also complete data entry for Enrollment Services, and assist with various communication processes. They will be responsible for assisting and guiding students and others dependent upon their questions and/or requests. They will have varied...

Head Coach - Women's Flag Football (Part-Time) POSITION: Part-Time Head Coach - Women's Flag Football, Athletics; Haverhill Campus; up to 18 hours/week SUMMARY: The Women's Flag Football Head Coach is responsible for recruiting and establishing the inaugural NECC women's flag football team to begin competition in the Spring 2028 season. REPORTS TO: Director of Athletics RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include: Lead all aspects of the college's flag football program, including recruiting, training and competitive strategy Attract student-athletes and local talent from throughout the region Build strong relationships with high school coaches and prospective student-athletes Plan and conduct practices, strength programs and skill development sessions Oversee game preparation, scouting, and in season adjustments Ensure compliance with institutional, conference and NJCAA regulations Work in conjunction with Athletic Director in building...

Assistant Librarian (Part-Time) POSITION: Part-Time Assistant Librarian (Assistant Librarian): Library Services; Lawrence Campus (45 Franklin St); MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 9 hours/week, 9-month academic year only (September - May) excluding Winter and Spring Breaks. SUMMARY: Assists in operating the library by delivering on-site and online reference and research services, providing circulation services and resource access, facilitating academic technology utilization, and conducting information literacy instruction sessions. SCHEDULE: Monday & Tuesday, 3:30pm - 8:00pm; academic year only (September through mid-May) excluding winter and spring breaks, additional hours may be available during the summer semester based on departmental needs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include: Providing reference and research services to students, staff, and faculty both face-to-face, and using text, chat, and email Aiding students with...

Adjunct Faculty - Public Health POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Public Health ; Public Health Department; Division of Health Professions; Lawrence campus (414 Common Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position SUMMARY: We are seeking instructors for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various Public Health / Community Health Worker (CHW) courses on an as needed basis for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. For Spring 2027, we are specifically looking for applicants to teach CHW-203 Exploring Public Health Informatics and/or CHW-208 Public Health Preparedness. The successful candidate has experience with public health informatics, health information systems, data analysis and visualization, public health surveillance, emergency preparedness and management, and applying data and technology to address public health challenges. Classes are typically offered at NECC's Lawrence campus during daytime and evening hours, as well as online, face-to-face, and in hybrid formats. A list of...

JOB TITLE Research Associate LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop machine learning and agentic AI methods for chemical and environmental engineering applications. The successful candidate will work closely with chemical engineers to develop hybrid physics- and data-driven models, digital twins, and autonomous workflows for complex reaction and process systems. JOB DESCRIPTION Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to physical, engineering, or scientific systems. Strong proficiency in Python and modern machine learning frameworks. Experience developing regression, surrogate, optimization,...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Teaching Faculty | Chemical Engineering LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemical 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 Chemical 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 semester. JOB DESCRIPTION An Adjunct Teaching Faculty will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses with various options for on-campus, off-campus in a corporate setting, and online delivery. All topics in Chemical Engineering are of interest. Applicants should specifically identify which courses in the current chemical...

Access Services Manager Amherst Campus Full Time JR7399 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 Access Services Manager position. The Access Services Manager is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $69,000 - $72,000 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...

International Student Advisor Amherst Campus Full Time JR7396 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 International Student Advisor position. The International Student Advisor is a full-time, three-year term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $53,000 to $60,000 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...

Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics: Mathematics Department; STEM Division; MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position. Classes are held on NECC's Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses. SUMMARY: We are seeking instructors for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various mathematics courses on an as needed basis for the Spring 2027 semester. Successful applicants will be expected to teach mathematics courses at all levels, from Foundations of Mathematics through Linear Algebra. Seeking instructors for primary day and evening face-to-face classes. Future possibility of online or hybrid instruction exists and would require successful completion of mandatory training. Adjunct faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student success. A list of potential additional courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Course descriptions are available on the NECC website. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a...