Job Summary

Job Summary

The English Department at Purdue University welcomes applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Professional Writing. A full-time academic year (August to May) position, this position is based in West Lafayette with a start date in August 2027. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach courses in our undergraduate major in Professional Writing, as well as courses in our new Games, Narrative, and eSports certificate and possibly courses in our doctoral program in Rhetoric and Composition.

Questions should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Jennifer Bay (jbay@purdue.edu).

Position Responsibilities

The expected course load is four courses each semester, with administrative opportunities that could reduce the number of courses per semester. We seek applicants with outstanding teaching skills and significant expertise in the scholarship of teaching and learning. We are particularly interested in scholars who work across varied areas of study, including rhetorical theory, technical communication, storytelling, internships and career readiness, game studies, emerging technologies, and AI. 

Education and Experience

Qualifications: A PhD in Rhetoric, Technical and/or Professional Communication, or related field is required at the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered for interviews, but PhD must be completed prior to August 2027.

Purdue University

As a top-tier public, research-intensive institution, Purdue University serves 51,000 students. Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, is one hour from Indianapolis and two hours from Chicago.

Application Procedures

Candidates should submit the following application materials electronically at Purdue Careers: a letter of application describing their experience and scholarship; a CV; names and contact information for three references; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted online.

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.