Job Summary
The Department of English and World Languages at Purdue University Northwest (Hammond and Westville, Indiana) anticipates hiring 1-2 full-time Visiting Instructor to teach first-year composition and other undergraduate writing courses for the Fall 2024.
Candidates must have completed an MA in English (or other relevant field) plus a minimum of two years’ experience teaching writing at the college level. Preference given to candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching writing at the college level. Experience teaching Honor’s courses and professional writing also preferred.
Responsibilities include teaching five classes per semester. Salary is competitive with similar positions at other regional institutions and includes benefits. Renewal of the position is possible and contingent on enrollment and successful performance reviews.
University Profile
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 Profile
The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include: Behavioral Sciences; Communication and Creative Arts; English and World Languages; History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Psychology; School of Education and Counseling.
The College houses two community mental health centers - the Community Counseling Center and the Couple & Family Therapy Center - that provide quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana.
How to Apply
Applications must include a teaching-oriented application letter; CV, which includes the names and contact information for 3 references; a statement of teaching philosophy; and syllabi and teaching evaluations from 2 recently taught courses/sections. References may be contacted after applications are reviewed and invited to submit a letter in support of the candidate. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and until the position is filled.
If you have questions, please contact Michael Lynn, Interim Department Chair at mlynn@pnw.edu.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/ affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.