Top 37 Associate professor Jobs in Worcester Ma

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Communication (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Health Sciences (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Urban Studies (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Biology (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Anatomy knowledge
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Temporary Research Associate
Worcester Polytechnic Institute —Worcester, MA
- $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- University
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Management and Business Analytics (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Teaching Professor
Worcester Polytechnic Institute —Worcester, MA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Civil engineering
- Doctoral degree
- Tuition reimbursement
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Marketing (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Marketing
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Professor Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Faculty - Tenure Track
Massachusetts Bay Community College —Framingham, MA
- $74,000 - $87,325 a year
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Sciences (One Year Temporary) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Temporary
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Visual & Performing Arts (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Political Science (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Nursing (Tenure-Track, Two Positions) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Multiple hires
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Faculty - Instruction and Reference Librarian
MCPHS —Worcester, MA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (Tenure Track)
Massachusetts Bay Community College —Framingham, MA
- $49.32 an hour
- Online Application
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- BLS Certification
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Visiting Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Speech- Language- Hearing Sciences - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Temporary
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Human Geography/ GIS (One Year Temporary) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- Temporary
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Part-Time Faculty: Digital Marketing - China Based
Clark University - Worcester, MA —Worcester, MA
- $9,150 - $10,500 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Communication (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Worcester State University -
Worcester, MA

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Job Details

Full-time | Tenure track

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Academic institution experience
Experience working with undergraduate students
Advising undergraduate students
Doctor of Philosophy
University teaching experience
Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques)
Teaching

Full Job Description

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Faculty and Librarian Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Aug 17 2026 Job Description:

About the Program:

The Communication program provides students with a broad liberal arts foundation while developing critical thinking, communication, media literacy, and professional skills. Through the study of journalism, media systems, digital communication, and public discourse, students learn to critically evaluate media institutions and participate meaningfully in civic and community life. The program values the role of independent, local, and community media in fostering democratic participation, public dialogue, and informed citizenship.

Job Description:

The Department of Communication at Worcester State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Journalism and Media Studies beginning in the Fall Semester of 2027. We seek a dynamic teacher-scholar committed to undergraduate liberal arts education who can contribute to a diverse and interdisciplinary Communication program that emphasizes critical inquiry, media literacy, civic engagement, and practical communication skills.

The successful candidate will teach foundational and advanced courses in journalism, media studies, and communication while helping students understand the vital role that independent, local, and community-based media play in democratic societies. Areas of teaching may include any of the following areas: news writing and reporting, digital journalism, media ethics, media literacy, community media, independent media, alternative media, media and democracy, and related subjects. The candidate should be able to integrate both theoretical and applied approaches to communication, preparing students to critically analyze contemporary media systems while developing practical skills in reporting, content creation, and digital communication.

For a small liberal arts institution that values close faculty-student engagement, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching, mentorship, and experiential learning. Opportunities may include supervising student media organizations, advising student publications, fostering partnerships with local media organizations, and supporting community-engaged learning initiatives.

In addition to teaching, the appointee will be expected to maintain an active scholarly and/or creative agenda, engage in curriculum development, advise undergraduate students, and participate in departmental, university, and/or community service. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work examines journalism's public service mission, the challenges and opportunities facing independent and community media, media equity and representation, digital journalism, media policy, civic communication, or related areas.

General Statement of Duties:

Teach undergraduate courses in journalism, media studies, and communication.
Develop and teach courses in areas such as journalism, community media, independent media, media literacy, media ethics, and multimedia communication.
Contribute to core Communication curriculum requirements.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
Participate in curriculum development and assessment activities.
Maintain an active program of scholarship, creative activity, or professional engagement.
Engage in departmental, university, and community service.
Support experiential learning opportunities, including student media production, internships, and community partnerships.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D., in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, Mass Communication, or a closely related field by September 1, 2027.
Candidates should demonstrate evidence of effective undergraduate teaching or strong potential for excellence in teaching within a liberal arts environment.
Commitment to teaching, scholarship, advising, and service as integral components of faculty work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specialization in journalism, independent media, community media, media literacy, media and democracy, digital journalism, or related areas.
Experience teaching news writing, reporting, multimedia journalism, media ethics, or media studies courses.
Professional experience in journalism, media production, community media organizations, nonprofit media, or related fields.
Demonstrated commitment to civic engagement, public scholarship, and community-based learning.
Experience advising student media organizations, newspapers, magazines, podcasts, radio stations, or digital media outlets.
bility to contribute to interdisciplinary programs and collaborate across departments.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
pension and supplemental plan retirement options
life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
long-term disability coverage
dental insurance
10 sick days accrued per year
2 personal days per year
paid holidays
Free on-campus gym access.
tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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associate professor jobs in worcester ma

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Communication (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Health Sciences (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Urban Studies (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Biology (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Temporary Research Associate

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Sociology (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Management and Business Analytics (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Assistant Teaching Professor

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Marketing (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Assistant Professor Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Faculty - Tenure Track

Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Sciences (One Year Temporary) - Worcester State University

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Visual & Performing Arts (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Political Science (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Nursing (Tenure-Track, Two Positions) - Worcester State University

Faculty - Instruction and Reference Librarian

Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (Tenure-Track) - Worcester State University

Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services (Tenure Track)

Visiting Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Speech- Language- Hearing Sciences - Worcester State University

Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor, Human Geography/ GIS (One Year Temporary) - Worcester State University

Part-Time Faculty: Digital Marketing - China Based

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