Job Summary
The College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership. This is a 9-month academic appointment that will commence on January 4, 2027. Exceptional candidates who are not available to begin in January may also be considered for a Fall 2027 start.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in engineering or technology, construction engineering, construction management or related field is required by the start of employment.
- Experience working in the construction engineering/technology field is preferred.
- Undergraduate degree must be in a relevant area.
- Candidates with documentation of teaching in a group learning environment and developing industry-relevant laboratory experiments, such as past teaching reviews or awards, are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in various construction management engineering technology and civil engineering technology subjects/fields.
- Conduct scholarly research leading to refereed journal publications, writing grant proposals.
- Participate in industrial engagement and various committees.
- Interacting with regional businesses are encouraged.
Research Expectations
The Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership offers full support when presenting peer review papers at conferences. The department and the university offer several internal opportunities for professional development and for external grant application preparation.
Department Profile
The Department of Construction Science and Organizational Leadership is housed at the Hammond, Indiana campus and the Construction Management Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. The department also offers master’s and doctoral programs through the College of Technology Graduate Studies.
Benefits Eligibility
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 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence and supports growth. 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.
Application
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically on the PNW Careers Faculty webpage. A complete application package will include:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional References
- Unofficial Transcript
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Research Statement
Additional Information
Questions may be sent to Search Chair at CSOLSearch@pnw.edu.
Visit our website www.pnw.edu for additional information about the university. For information regarding our excellent benefits package, visit www.purdue.edu/benefits.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
FLSA Status
Exempt