Job Summary
Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN invites applications to fill one non-tenure-track teaching position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, College of Engineering & Sciences. The initial contract term for this position is one year, to begin August 18, 2025.
The University
Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.
PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.
The College
College of Engineering and Sciences (CES) serves over 900 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students across a wide range of academic programs. In addition to the Department of Chemistry and Physics, the college includes: a Department of Biological Sciences; a Department of Mathematics and Statistics; and a School of Engineering with a Department of Computer Sciences; a Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering. The college also contains three distinguished and award-winning research centers, which include: Center for Innovations through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), Energy Efficiency and Reliability Center (EERC), and Purdue Water Institute (PWI).
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants should have an earned doctorate in chemistry or a closely related discipline.
- Documented university teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- The Visiting Assistant Professor will teach general chemistry (lecture and laboratory) and organic chemistry laboratory, as well as other courses as assigned by the dept. chair.
- The successful candidate will be involved in curriculum development and outreach activities.
Application Process
The search committee will begin reviewing applications for the position immediately and will continue to accept nominations and applications until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted electronically. A complete application packet will include:
- Cover letter,
- curriculum vitae,
- statement of teaching,
- unofficial Transcript (official transcripts will be required upon employment)
- and contact information for 3 professional references.
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.