Job Summary

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Brian Lamb School of Communication

Lecturer in Communication & Director of Boiler Communication

Location: West Lafayette, IN Campus

Search Date: Fall 2025/Date Available: August 2026

The Brian Lamb School of Communication invites applications for a Lecturer in Communication and Director of Boiler Communication, the Lamb School’s student led public relations firm.  This is an academic year, non-tenure track appointment, renewable annually.

Benefits Eligible:

YES

Principal Duties:

The candidate for this non-tenure-track Lecturer position will be teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and serve as Director of Boiler Communication which will include:

• Teach/Direct Boiler Communication which has approximately 40 students and works with 12-15 external clients each semester
• Teach 3 additional classes each semester in Public Relations and related areas as needed by the department such as
  • Problems in Public Relations
  • Social Media for Social Good
  • Problems in Advertising
  • Public Relations Techniques
• Teach experiential learning classes that work with community partners
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with multiple community partners and clients
• Mentor undergraduate students in the Lamb School’s largest concentration, Public Relations and Strategic Communication
• Participate in departmental and program activities, events, and collaborative initiatives

Required Qualifiations:

Master’s in communication or related field (or applicable teaching and professional experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Relations industry experience

College teaching experience

Demonstrated commitment to experiential and community engaged teaching practices

Application Process:

Please visit the Purdue University Careers page via the links below to apply. 

All applications must be submitted online and include: 1) curriculum vitae or resume, 2) cover letter, 3) one-page teaching philosophy, 4) names and contact information for 3 references.

Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.

EXTERNAL candidates (non-Purdue employee) should submit application materials electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/. The job requisition ID number for this position is #39710, or access the position directly via this link:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Lecturer-in-Communication/39710-en_US/

INTERNAL candidates (Purdue employee) should apply via this link:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Lecturer-in-Communication/39710-en_US/?isInternalUser=true

Screening of applicants will begin January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.  A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Jen Hall at jgibb@purdue.edu, +1(765) 496-6254.

FLSA Status

Exempt

EOE Statement:

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.