Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for multiple appointments as Professor of Practice in Mathematics at Purdue University Indianapolis to begin in August 2026. These appointments will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice.
Purdue University in Indianapolis is a new, fully integrated expansion of the West Lafayette campus, extending to central Indiana the academic rigor and accessible excellence for which Purdue is known. As the state’s only public top 10 university, most trusted university and most innovative university, Purdue is focused and committed to strengthening its presence in Indiana’s industrial and technological center. Purdue in Indianapolis is creating an innovative, STEM-based collegiate experience by connecting future-ready Purdue students and faculty in Indianapolis to local businesses to accelerate Indiana’s STEM pipeline and tech ecosystem, fueling impact for our region and the world. Learn more about Purdue’s latest giant leap at https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/. For more information about our department, see https://www.math.purdue.edu/.
These positions are non-tenure track faculty positions with multi-year contracts, a promotion track, and a focus on undergraduate teaching and course administration. Duties will typically consist of teaching 5-6 courses in Indianapolis each academic year, including large-lecture courses, course coordination, and/or other related administrative activities. Successful applicants will have a documented record of effective teaching, the ability to teach a range of courses in the undergraduate curriculum, a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and interacting with undergraduate students, and a willingness to observe classes and provide teaching guidance to new instructors. Candidates should specifically note in their application any experience they have had with teaching large-lecture Calculus classes, teaching upper-division undergraduate courses, coordinating learning management or online homework systems, and any other unique teaching qualifications (such as experience with innovative instructional methods). Candidates must have a PhD (or its equivalent) in mathematics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. Teaching experience after obtaining a PhD will be viewed favorably.
Professors of Practice faculty will be involved in departmental activities and have professional development opportunities. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Applications should be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the AMS cover sheet for academic employment, (2) a cover letter, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) at least three letters of recommendation focused on the candidate’s teaching qualifications. Direct all inquiries to mathexec@purdue.edu. All applications received by 15 November 2025 will be given full consideration. Applicants will also need to create a profile in SuccessFactors. Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through www.mathjobs.org. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.