Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Location
Worcester, MA
Pay
$2,450 – $9,800 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 24, 2026

About this position

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry and Biochemistry LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Chemistry & Biochemistry - 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 Chemistry & Biochemistry. Part-time faculty positions are established to maintain an applicant pool for the Department. Appointments will be made on an as-needed basis. JOB DESCRIPTION Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the Department. Applications will remain under consideration until the posting closes. There is a potential need for both undergraduate and graduate courses. The goal is to integrate a successful applicant into related activities at WPI with teaching assignments matched with the background and availability of the applicant. Compensation: $2,450 per lab section up to $9,800 per course FLSA STATUS United States of America (Exempt) WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Adjunct-Faculty---Chemistry-and-Biochemistry_R0003542 About WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more. Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace. je-6aa454e910364055beb3faf923c2a93c

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$9,800
Chemistry median
$3,200/ course, n=49
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=235

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