Senior Course Manager

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Department of Computer Science is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Senior Course Manager to lead our lecturer team on campus. This 50% Senior Course Manager and 50% Senior Lecturer/Lecturer appointment includes teaching one section of a Computer Science service course in fall and one in spring while leading lecturer operations across West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses.

You will supervise the lecturing team, oversee performance management, coordinate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• Four (4) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, academic administration, or staff supervision required.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience supervising instructional or academic teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor the lecturing team and oversee performance management and professional development.
• Coordinate course scheduling and instructional operations across Purdue's West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses.
• Lead curriculum planning and collaborate with partner colleges to ensure high-quality instruction.
• Teach one section of a Computer Science service course in the fall and one in the spring; stay actively engaged in the classroom.
• Translate teaching experience into stronger programs, better support for instructors, and improved student outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Teaching large courses

Curriculum development

Instructional leadership

Course scheduling

Communication

Collaboration

Student success focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Department of Computer Science in Purdue University's College of Science is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinkingSenior Course Managerto lead our lecturer team. This unique on-campus position is a50% Senior Course Manager and 50% Senior Lecturer / Lecturerappointment, with the successful candidate teaching one section of a Computer Science service course in the fall and one section in the spring while leading the lecturer team and service-course operations across Purdue's West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. This structure is intentionally designed to ensure that the individual leading the program remains actively engaged in the classroom and brings current teaching experience directly into curriculum planning, instructor development, scheduling, and operational decision-making.

In this role, you will supervise and mentor the lecturing team, oversee performance management and professional development, coordinate course scheduling and instructional operations, lead curriculum planning, and collaborate with partner colleges to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction that meets the evolving needs of students, industry, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to shape the future of computing education while making a direct impact on thousands of Purdue students each year.

The level of the Lecturer position will be determined by the hiring manager commensurate with the education and experience of the chosen candidate.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing instructional or academic teams
• Strong teaching background with the ability to effectively teach large undergraduate computing courses
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and instructional leadership
• Ability to manage complex academic operations, scheduling, and competing priorities
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to student success, instructional excellence, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Education, Higher Education Administration, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field
• Four (4) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, academic administration, or staff supervision

Preferred

• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience supervising instructional or academic teams

Skills Required

• Ability to code in at least one of the following languages: C, C++, Java, or Python
• Experience teaching large courses
• Instructional and curriculum leadership skills
• Staff supervision and performance management experience
• Course scheduling and academic program coordination expertise
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and locations

Join a department at the forefront of computing education and research while helping shape the future of Computer Science instruction for thousands of Purdue students each year. This role is ideal for a leader who believes that the best academic managers remain connected to the classroom and can translate teaching experience into stronger programs, better support for instructors, and improved outcomes for students.

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