Assistant Professor of Practice - Indianapolis

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Indianapolis invites applications for multiple non-tenure track Professor of Practice positions in Mathematics, to begin in August 2027. Appointments will be at Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, focusing on undergraduate teaching and course administration.

Responsibilities include teaching 5–6 courses per year in Indianapolis, coordinating courses, and mentoring students, with a commitment to observing and guiding new instructors.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or related field by start date.
• Experience teaching large-lecture Calculus classes.
• Ability to teach upper-division undergraduate courses.
• Interest in mentoring undergraduate students and contributing to teaching innovation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5–6 courses in Indianapolis each academic year.
• Coordinate courses and learning management/online homework systems.
• Engage in scholarly and administrative teaching activities and mentoring.

Skills

Teaching

Course administration

Undergraduate teaching

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Practice - Indianapolis City: INDIANAPOLIS

Job Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for multiple appointments as Professor of Practice in Mathematics at Purdue University Indianapolis to begin in August2027. These appointments will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice.

Purdue University in Indianapolis is a new, fully integrated expansion of the West Lafayette campus, extending to central Indiana the academic rigor and accessible excellence for which Purdue is known. As the state's only public top 10 university, most trusted university and most innovative university, Purdue is focused and committed to strengthening its presence in Indiana's industrial and technological center. Purdue in Indianapolis is creating an innovative, STEM-based collegiate experience by connecting future-ready Purdue students and faculty in Indianapolis to local businesses to accelerate Indiana's STEM pipeline and tech ecosystem, fueling impact for our region and the world. Learn more about Purdue's latest giant leap at https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/ . For more information about our department, see https://www.math.purdue.edu/ .

These positions are non-tenure track faculty positions with multi-year contracts, a promotion track, and a focus on undergraduate teaching and course administration. Duties will typically consist of teaching 5-6 courses in Indianapolis each academic year, including large-lecture courses, course coordination, and/or other related scholarly and administrative activities. Successful applicants will have a documented record of effective teaching, the ability to teach a range of courses in the undergraduate curriculum, a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and interacting with undergraduate students, and a willingness to observe classes and provide teaching guidance to new instructors. Candidates should specifically note in their application any experience they have had with teaching large-lecture Calculus classes, teaching upper-division undergraduate courses, coordinating learning management or online homework systems, and any other unique teaching qualifications (such as experience with innovative instructional methods). Candidates must have a PhD (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. Teaching experience after obtaining a PhD will be viewed favorably.

Professors of Practice faculty will be involved in departmental activities and have professional development opportunities. Salary and benefits are competitive.

A background check is required for employment in this position.

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