Job Summary
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for a tenure track, full-time, nine-month position as an Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health and Kinesiology in the Integrative Human Health Program housed within the Department of Biological Sciences and College of Engineering and Sciences. The expected start date for this position is August 18, 2025.
Required Qualifications
- Must have an earned doctorate or be ABD with all degree requirements to be completed by the time of appointment in one or more Human Health or Kinesiology-related disciplines.
- Documented teaching experience in a variety of courses.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health and Kinesiology will teach courses that contribute to core degree requirements such as Biomechanics, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Motor Learning, and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, as well as other courses in their specialty area. Candidates are expected to carry out an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students and be involved in curriculum development and outreach activities. Professional activities should include scholarly research in areas such as biomechanics, motor learning / control, rehabilitative science, or sleep health, leading to refereed publications, and service to the profession, the university, and the community.
University
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial, and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
College
The College of Engineering and Sciences serves over 1,200 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students across a wide range of academic programs. The college includes the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, and the School of Engineering.
The Department
The Department of Biological Sciences is a multi-disciplinary unit serving approximately 400 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate students with 14 tenured faculty and 3 full-time staff. The Department offers a B.S. degree in Integrative Human Health with approximately 100 majors with specific tracks in health care administration and communication, wellness and fitness, and health professional school preparation via pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy. In addition, the Integrative Human Health Program supports the Interdisciplinary Fitness Management B.S. degree and has proposed a new B.S. degree in Kinesiology. The Department also offers baccalaureate degrees in Biological Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science, and a M.S. degree in Biological Sciences.
Our Facilities
In 2020, the state of the art, 68,000 sq. ft. Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building opened on the Hammond campus to house the Department of Biological Sciences and the College of Nursing. The new building includes flexible teaching spaces, research laboratories, and student interaction spaces. The Integrative Human Health program also has a newly renovated 1,140 square foot teaching laboratory. The Department supports multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities through the Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center on the Hammond campus, which has extensive equipment and space for research.
Application
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 21, 2024, and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically using the PNW Careers Faculty webpage. A complete application packet will include:
- a cover letter,
- curriculum vitae,
- teaching statement,
- 3-year projected research plan,
- and contact information for 3 professional references.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.
EEO/AA
Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.