Job Summary
The Department of Behavioral Sciences is seeking applications for Lecturers in the social work program for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. This position is for one year, is benefits eligible, and would teach 4 courses each semester.
The Primary Responsibilities of successful candidates will be to:
1. Teach on-campus courses in Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) program at the Hammond campus.
2. Follow the syllabus and curricula provided according to the most recent Educational and Professional Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
3. Maintain office hours and provide feedback to students in a timely manner. For specific courses with assignments for assessment and practicum courses, collect and submit the data to the Program Director(s) for assessment purposes.
4. Attend social work faculty meeting once a month online. Attendance at faculty retreats at the beginning and end of semesters for curriculum discussion is also highly encouraged.
5. Maintain FERPA certification.
6. Understand and adhere to University policies and guidelines.
7. Have competency in effective and appropriate in-person delivery instruction.
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program. PhD or DSW in Social Work or allied field is preferable but not required.
Core Competencies
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills and willingness and ability to work in a collaborative setting
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional experience
University Profile
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, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. 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.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) list of three professional references.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Employment would begin on August 17, 2026, and be for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
FLSA Status
Exempt