Job Summary

The College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for appointment as Professor of Practice (PoP) to join the MS in Multidisciplinary Quantitative Sciences program at the Indianapolis campus. The appointment is to begin in Fall 2026 and may be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice. The PoP position is a non-tenure track faculty position with multi-year contracts, a promotion track, and a focus on teaching and program development.  Duties will typically consist of teaching 5-6 courses in Indianapolis each academic year, including curriculum design, and other developmental activities. Successful applicants will have a documented record of effective teaching, the ability to teach a range of courses in Data Science, and a commitment to curriculum design and development. Candidates should specifically note in their application any experience in Data Science, curriculum design, and other unique teaching qualifications. Candidates must have a PhD (or its equivalent) in statistics or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. 

Job Family

The College of Science is committed to further enhancing Purdue's highly reputed Statistics program, with the intent to create a globally leading research and teaching program in Data Science. This position is part of the ongoing initiative to expand Purdue's programs to the Indianapolis campus, and will be complemented by the recruitment of tenure-track/tenured faculty members to advance the program's research and teaching mission. 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. (Learn more about Purdue’s latest giant leap at https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/.) 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 accelerate Indiana's STEM pipeline and tech ecosystem, fueling impact for our region and the world.

Job Sub Family

Applications should be submitted online through www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) at least three letters of recommendation. In addition, applicants will need to submit voluntary demographic data at SuccessFactors. Reference letter writers should be asked to submit their letters online through www.mathjobs.org. Direct all inquiries to pasupath@purdue.edu. Application review will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
For more information about Purdue Statistics, see
https://www.stat.purdue.edu.

EOEE Statement

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.