Lecturer - Purdue Indianapolis

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in Indianapolis seeks a staff Lecturer to support the EPICS and WiE programs. The role focuses on program development, management, and administration of retention initiatives, with teaching responsibilities primarily in EPICS and potential assignments in VIP or other College of Engineering courses.

In WiE, the position oversees day-to-day operations, including hiring, training, orientation, and evaluation of student staff and volunteers; plans relevant programs; assesses

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to work with people of various backgrounds.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of WiE in Indianapolis including hiring, training, orientation, and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate student staff and volunteers.
• Plan and schedule appropriate programs for current students based on needs.
• Assess programs for continuous improvement.
• Represent Purdue WiE as needed in departmental, college-wide, and university-wide contexts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Education

B.S. and M.S. in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

City: Indianapolis

Job Description:

Job Summary

The College of Engineering solicits applications for a staff Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2026 at Purdue University in Indianapolis, a comprehensive urban campus with transformative growth for the state's land-grant university. The position will be split between the EPICS Program ( https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS ) and the Women in Engineering (WiE) Program ( https://engineering.purdue.edu/WiE ). Although teaching responsibilities are expected to primarily be within the EPICS program, it may be possible to be assigned to courses within the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program ( https://engineering.purdue.edu/VIP ) or other courses within the College of Engineering .

For WiE, this position will be responsible for program development, management and administration of all aspects of current student retention programs in Indianapolis resulting in high-quality, positive experiences for participants. This includes the following:

• • Direct day-to-day operations of WiE in Indianapolis including hiring, training, orientation, and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate student staff and volunteers.
  • Plan and schedule appropriate programs for current students based on needs.
  • Assess programs for continuous improvement.
  • Represent Purdue WiE as needed in departmental, college-wide, and university-wide contexts.

The position is a non-faculty rank, staff teaching position, with continuing appointment.

A background check will be required for employment in this position.
References will only be contacted and collected for the finalist.

Application Process

Applications need to be submitted to this site and need to include (1) a complete curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy, interests, and experience, and (3) at least three names of references.

Education

Applicants must have a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. Ph.D. preferred.

Experience

Applicants should have both experience developing and managing retention programs and, in the practice, or teaching of design, engineering, computing or technology. Experience mentoring project-based courses, especially those which satisfy capstone requirements, is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Applicants must have the ability to take the initiative to solve problems, assume responsibility, and establish and maintain quality standards. In addition, applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, the ability to work with people of various backgrounds, good time management and organizational skills, the ability to learn and adapt to changing learning environments, and the ability to work with students, undergraduate and graduate, and faculty in WiE program development and management, liaison to community and other groups across campus, and through the teaching and mentorship students' teams through their design projects.

FLSA Status

Exempt