Job Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University – Indianapolis Campus invites applications for two 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Associate professor commensurate with qualifications noted below. These positions primarily support teaching in the Biomedical Health Sciences (BMHS) program. The successful candidate will teach BMHS classes, contribute to the launch and growth of the new BMHS program at Purdue-Indy, and advance excellence in undergraduate education.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will develop and teach undergraduate courses within the BMHS program, including courses such as introduction to health sciences professionals, medical terminology, immunology, healthcare leadership, applied anatomy, applied physiology, and occupational and environmental health (planned courses). They will also have the opportunity to develop courses aligned with their field of expertise, including disciplines such as microbiology and hematology. Faculty are expected to teach 6-8 classes per year, with courseload considered in the context of total effort. The BMHS program serves students preparing for medical, physician assistant, and other health professional pathways. Clinical faculty hold long-term renewable appointments and are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching through innovative, evidence-based pedagogy, thoughtful curriculum development, and effective student education and mentoring on their path to promotion. They will contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning within their disciplines and participate in School and College service, including faculty committees. Purdue University provides extensive opportunities and resources to support faculty development in both teaching and scholarly activities.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in biomedical health sciences or a closely related field (e.g. medical laboratory science, physiology, neuroscience, occupational and environmental health) by the time of appointment. A doctoral degree is preferred. Prior teaching experience, familiarity with human health and medicine, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring are highly desirable. Successful candidates must possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills and a commitment to student success and professional preparation. Candidates at the clinical associate professor level are expected to have >5 years of teaching experience in academia and a strong record of contributions to the scholarship of teaching, as evidenced by publications, book authorship, and other scholarly activities.
Application Details
Applications must include (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy describing courses of interest to teach (listed in the Responsibilities section) and courses which will be developed, and (4) contact information for three references. Any interested candidate should apply here (internal candidates) or here (external candidates).
About the Department
These positions are part of a cluster hire expanding the School of Health Sciences programs from the West Lafayette campus to the Indianapolis campus. Founded in 1979, the School offers academic programs in BMHS, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Physics, Health Physics, Toxicology, and Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences. BMHS is the largest program in the School.
Review
The positions will remain open until filled. Application review will begin on December 1, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027. A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding these positions may be directed to Dr. Linda Nie, Chair of the Search Committee (hnie@purdue.edu).
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.