Professor Clinical/Professional Assistant

Purdue University; Indianapolis (IN); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

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Purdue University Indianapolis invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Biological Sciences. This non-tenure-track position emphasizes teaching excellence, program development, and student success, with multi-year rolling contracts and a clear promotion track.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in biology or related field, demonstrate evidence-based teaching, and engage in mentoring undergraduates while contributing to online and on-campus programs.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in biology or related field by start date.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student success.
• Experience with evidence-based teaching and biology education scholarship.
• Ability to teach a range of undergraduate biology courses.
• Interest in online course design for working professionals.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and teach introductory biology courses in Indianapolis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty to support pre-medicine initiatives.
• Contribute to online and residential master’s degree programs.
• Mentor undergraduate students pursuing health-related careers.

Conoscenze

Teaching excellence

Mentoring undergraduates

Curriculum coordination

Formazione

Ph.D. in biology or related field

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Job Description:

Job Description

Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice, Purdue Indianapolis, Biological Sciences

The College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Professor of Practice (PoP) in Biological Sciences at our Purdue University Indianapolis campus, beginning in Fall 2027. This appointment is available at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice level.

Designed for educators dedicated to exceptional teaching, engagement, and student success, this position offers multi-year rolling contracts, a clear and supported promotion track, and full faculty integration. The successful candidate will focus on excellence in teaching, strategic program development, and impactful scholarship centering on pedagogical innovation, transformational learning, and community engagement.

Experience

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a related field by the start of the appointment and should be committed to excellence in teaching. We particularly encourage candidates with a demonstrated history of evidence-based teaching and innovation as well as scholarship in biology education in a higher education setting. Instructional experience with undergraduate biology-related courses is expected, as well as the ability to teach a range of courses in an undergraduate biology major curriculum. Candidates should have an interest in mentoring undergraduate students, in particular students with pre-medicine and health career goals. Experience or interest in designing, delivering, and managing high-quality online courses for working professionals is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include coordination and teaching of introductory biology curriculum in the Indianapolis location and working directly with interdisciplinary faculty and staff who will support the pre-medicine and heath initiative in Indianapolis. We welcome candidates with interest in conducting biology-related research at the undergraduate level.The successful candidate will also have opportunities to teach within or contribute to the development and growth of our online and residential master’s degree professional programs.

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. Biological Sciences at Purdue in Indianapolis is creating an innovative, STEM-based collegiate experience by connecting health-focused Purdue students and faculty in Indianapolis to local health and medical centers. Learn more about Purdue’s latest giant leap at https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/ . For more information about our department, see https://www.bio.purdue.edu/

Application Procedure

• Cover letter that describes their qualifications and experience relevant to this job opportunity
• Curriculum vitae with detailed information on previous teaching and mentoring experience
• Statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy that describes previous teaching and mentoring experience, impact, and innovation
• Three letters of reference that speak to the candidate’s teaching qualifications to be sent to [e-mail] .

All applications received by November 20, 2026 will be given full consideration. Inquiries can be directed to [e-mail].

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university