Job Summary
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/) within the College of Science at Purdue University invites applications for a visiting assistant professor or visiting instructor. This position is full-time, academic year (9 months), for a maximum 2-year appointment beginning August 17, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach up to three courses (9 hours) per semester. These courses will be within the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department with a focus on atmospheric science and great issues courses. A reduced course load is negotiable, depending on the size of each class. The requirements are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Head and in the best interests of the Department/School, College, and University.
Initial responsibilities include teaching courses such as:
- EAPS 100 Planet Earth
- EAPS 138 Thunderstorms & Tornadoes
- EAPS 360 Great Issues in Climate Change & Society
- EAPS 431 Synoptic Lab I
- EAPS 432 Synoptic Lab II
- EAPS 433 Synoptic Lab III
- EAPS 434 Weather Analysis & Forecasting
- EAPS 507 Introduction to Analysis & Computing with Geoscience Data
Qualifications
Successful candidates must have earned a Ph.D. for a visiting assistant professor level or M.S. for a visiting instructor level in atmospheric sciences or a similar relevant field.
Applications
Submit applications online by visiting the Purdue University Careers page via the links below. Interested applicants need to submit 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a research statement, 3) a teaching statement, and 4) complete contact information for at least 3 references.
External candidates (non-Purdue employee) should submit application materials electronically via this link:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/EAPS-Visiting-Assistant-Professor/42883-en_US/
Internal candidates (Purdue employee) should apply via this link: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/EAPS-Visiting-Assistant-Professor/42883-en_US/?isInternalUser=true
Screening of applicants will begin on July 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Equal Opportunity
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.