Job Summary

The Department of Psychology at Purdue University Fort Wayne invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position with a start date of August 17, 2026.

Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. in psychology with specialization in clinical or counseling psychology. ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that a doctoral degree be awarded prior to start of employment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses such as, but not limited to, Abnormal Psychology, Introductory Psychology, and additional courses in area of specialization (3 courses per semester). The position also requires developing a program of research leading to publication and some service to the university, community, and profession. 

The Program

The Department of Psychology offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in psychology. We have 375 majors and 12 full-time faculty. The department is very collegial and an excellent place to work. We are committed to high quality teaching and research.

Purdue University Fort Wayne is a thriving regional campus of Purdue University. Fort Wayne is the second-largest metropolitan area in Indiana, a rapidly growing community located two hours from Indianapolis and three hours from Chicago. Fort Wayne was rated by Niche.com in 2022 as the #1 city for “Lowest Cost of Living” in the United States.

Application Process

Screening begins January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include: a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position; Curriculum Vitae; Teaching Philosophy Statement (1-2 pg.); Research Statement (1-2 pg.); and names and contact information of three (3) professional references and/or professional letters of recommendation. Candidates may also choose to submit Evidence of Teaching and/or Research Effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations, copies of relevant publications, etc.), but this is not required. All candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to do a 45 to 60-minute instructional student presentation as well as a 45-minute research presentation. This position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background records check. Upload all application materials to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/.

Department web address: https://www.pfw.edu/science/psychology

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.