Job Summary

The Department of Leadership and Talent Development at Purdue University Fort Wayne (http://www.pfw.edu) seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-27 academic year with a primary specialization in one of the following areas: leadership, organizational behavior, or human resource management to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in leadership and human resource management. In addition, the selected candidate will be expected to serve on campus committees (predominantly at the departmental level).

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD/terminal degree or ABD in leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, industrial/organizational psychology or a closely related field.
• Exceptional candidates with a master’s degree in leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, industrial/organizational psychology or related field who have extensive work and/or teaching experience may be considered.

Preferred:  

• Prior college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated success in teaching face-to-face, and/or hybrid, and/or online courses.

Possible Courses

This is a 4/4 teaching load. The department offers a broad portfolio of courses in Organizational Behavior, Leadership, and Human Resource Management. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in one or more of these areas based on department needs.

About Us

Located in the Doermer School of Business, the Department of Leadership and Talent Development at Purdue University Fort Wayne is dedicated to developing leaders who can create meaningful change in organizations and communities. We equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to organizational success and to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly changing global environment.

The department is committed to advancing belonging in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement.  Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Application Process

Application materials will be accepted immediately and position will remain open until filled. For greatest consideration of application please submit by May 3rd, 2026. Applicants should submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vita
• A 1-2 page teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• List of three references with contact information

Please apply at __________________.   Candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to deliver a 45-minute instructional presentation. 

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer. A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position.  Position contingent on available funding. Purdue will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Additional Information

Should you have any questions, please contact the Search and Screen Committee Chair:

Kimberly O’Connor, J.D.

Professor

Department of Leadership and Talent Development

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Office: Neff Hall 288

2101 East Coliseum Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Phone: (260) 481-6415

Email: kwoconno@pfw.edu