Job Summary
Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Science at Purdue University solicits applications for a Professor of Practice position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for the Purdue University Indianapolis location, to begin in August 2027.
Education
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field by the start of the appointment and should be committed to excellence in teaching. Instructional experience with undergraduate organic chemistry or biochemistry courses is expected. The ability to teach a range of undergraduate chemistry courses is desirable. Candidates should have an interest in working with undergraduate students, in particular students with pre-medicine and health career goals. Responsibilities include assisting with the coordination and teaching of organic and biochemistry chemistry curriculum across the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations and working directly with interdisciplinary faculty and staff who comprise the pre-medicine and heath initiative in Indianapolis. We welcome candidates with interest in conducting chemistry research at the undergraduate level. Professor of Practice faculty are expected to be actively involved in departmental educational activities, have professional development opportunities, and may direct, supervise, practice, and conduct research and outreach activities. The position is a non-tenure track faculty position with multi-year contracts. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Applicant Information
Purdue Chemistry
The James Tarpo Jr. and Margaret Tarpo Department of Chemistry is internationally acclaimed for its excellence in chemical education and innovation, boasting two Nobel laureates in organic chemistry, the #1 ranked analytical chemistry program, and a highly successful drug discovery initiative. Faculty and students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities that include the Jonathan Amy Facility for Chemical Instrumentation, NMR and X-ray Crystallography Facilities, the Research Instrumentation Center, the AI Guided Drug Discovery and Automation Center, the High Throughput Experimentation Catalysis Center, the Center for Autonomous Materials Discovery, and the High Throughput DESI Facility. The Department is also actively involved in the Purdue Lilly 360 initiative, the largest academic-industry partnership in the US.
As of Fall 2026, the Department includes 57 faculty, 70 staff members, 7 lecturers, 62 postdoctoral researchers, 437 graduate students, and 485 undergraduate majors. The Department is a key contributor to the educational mission of Purdue University. Additional information is available at https://www.chem.purdue.edu/ .
Purdue University in Indianapolis
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/indianapolis/
Application Process
To apply, submit an application to this site [SF link here] that includes (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and optionally any supporting documents that show effective instruction (nor more than five pages), (4) a statement on conducting research with undergraduate students, and (5) names and contact information for at least three references. Questions about the search can be sent to chempop-search@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin November 23, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.