Position Profile

The College of Engineering and Sciences (CES), Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-track Lecturer in Computer Science, beginning Fall 2026. We seek highly motivated candidates with strong computer science education credentials who can teach computer programming at introductory and intermediate levels, and ideally with a breadth of knowledge and ability to instruct in other areas such as data structure, operating system, discrete mathematics, computer architecture, networking, database, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or other specialty areas that support Department priorities.

Qualifications

• A M.S. in Computer Science (or ABD), or a related discipline is required by August 3, 2026.
• Demonstrated strength in or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned courses in computer science program. Developing courses for the traditional classroom setting and computer labs and continually updating the curriculum.
• Evaluating, and advising students, and contributing to the recruitment and marketing of the program. Serving as a member of campus, school, department and program committees.
• Engaging in scholarly activity related to teaching. Maintaining current knowledge and skills in the computer science profession through active participation in professional organizations, collaboration, and practice.

University

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Indiana, and its branch campus in Westville, Indiana, plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Indiana. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. 

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report, and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

School & Department

The College of Engineering and Sciences (CES) serves undergraduate students and graduate students across a wide range of academic programs. The college includes Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, and the School of Engineering.

PNW’s School of Engineering within CES comprises three departments: Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical and Civil Engineering. Closely affiliated with the School are two distinguished and award-winning research centers, the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) and the Purdue Water Institute (PWI). Computer Science (CS) offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree. Both degree programs are rapidly growing. The department consists of a high performing team of faculty and is expanding its curricular offerings including interdisciplinary areas and collaboration with local companies. CS has a robust presence in Artificial Intelligence research and education, with two research labs recently established, the Intelligent Systems and Collaborative Robotics Research Lab and the Advanced Intelligence Software Research Lab.

Application

Applications for the position will be reviewed starting on January 5, 2026 and will continue to accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Application must be submitted electronically on the PNW Careers Faculty webpage.  A complete application packet will include:

• a cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• statement of teaching philosophy,
• contact information for 3 professional references.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. 

FLSA Status

Exempt