Job Summary
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) School of Polytechnic invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice in First Year Engineering beginning August 17, 2026. The position is 100% teaching (4/4 workload) at the undergraduate level with no advising or service requirement.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline will be considered as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Candidates with a master’s degree and broad industrial experience will be considered for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice. Responsibilities of this position are teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, particularly those in the first year of Engineering Technology programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of foundational courses that support student transition, engagement, and success in engineering technology disciplines, and potential courses matching the candidate’s expertise. Areas of instructional interest include freshman engineering technology, introductory engineering technology concepts, computer-aided design (CAD) for a broad range of majors, industrial practice, project-based learning, and related applied technical topics.
Applicants should possess at least 3 years of relevant industrial experience or experience working with engineering technology student populations. Experience supporting student success, retention, transition, advising, or other first-year initiatives is highly valued. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Candidates should enjoy working closely with students, thrive in a small experiential classroom setting, and anticipate opportunities to collaborate with industry to strengthen the program. Position is contingent upon available funding and satisfactory background check.
The School
The School of Polytechnic has majors in six-degree programs which include Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Technology along with Information Technology and Construction Management. All the Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The student educational experience produces graduates who not only have profound technical knowledge, an ability to apply principles, and experiences relevant in their discipline but they can also problem solve, think critically, innovate, and communicate.
The University
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 7,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 688‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 6,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 900 high school students take dual‐credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Application Process
Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three references to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. All candidates invited for an interview will be expected to do a 45–60-minute instructional student presentation.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.
Purdue will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.