Position Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University – West Lafayette location invites applications for one 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure-track clinical assistant professor position. This position primarily supports teaching in our Biomedical Health Sciences (BMHS) and Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) programs. The successful candidate will teach BMHS and MLS classes, support continued program growth, and advance excellence in undergraduate education.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses within the BMHS and MLS programs, including courses in the field of health sciences such as healthcare leadership, applied anatomy, applied physiology, and occupational and environmental health, consistent with their areas of expertise and the needs of the programs. They will also have the opportunity to develop new courses relevant to these programs. Clinical faculty are expected to teach 8 classes per year with potential administrative course releases. The BMHS and MLS programs serve students preparing for medical school, physician assistant programs, medical laboratory programs, and other health professional pathways. Clinical faculty hold long-term renewable appointments and are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching through innovative, evidence-based pedagogy, thoughtful curriculum development, and effective student education and mentoring on their path to promotion. They will contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning within their disciplines and participate in School and College service, including faculty committees. Purdue University provides extensive opportunities and resources to support faculty development in both teaching and scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in biomedical health sciences, medical laboratory sciences, public health, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. A doctoral degree is preferred. Prior teaching experience, familiarity with human health and medicine, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring are highly desirable. Successful candidates must possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills and a commitment to student success and professional preparation.
Application Details
Applications must include (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy describing courses of interest to teach and develop, and (4) contact information for three references. Any interested candidate should apply here (internal candidates) or here (external candidates).
About the Department
Founded in 1979, the School of Health Sciences offers academic programs in Biomedical Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Physics, Health Physics, Toxicology, and Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS). BMHS is the largest program in the School.
About Purdue
Purdue University is one of the nation’s leading land grant universities with a full range of academic majors, over 50,000 students, more than 10,000 employees, and ranked among the leading research institutions in the country. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana within easy driving distance of both Indianapolis and Chicago. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community (http://www.homeofpurdue.com) has a population of approximately 200,000, and a low cost of living.
Review
The position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Linda Nie, Chair of the Search Committee (hnie@purdue.edu).
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.