Instructor in Education

Purdue University

United States

Req Id: 44327
Position Location: Hammond and Westville, Indiana, USA
Job Category: Faculty
Appointment Type: Visiting Clinical Instructor
Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Tenure-Track
Anticipated Starting Date: August 2027
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Start Date: 10/8/26
Application Deadline: Until the position is filled

1. Job Description

Job Summary

The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest announces an exciting opportunity to apply for a Visiting Clinical Instructor position in our CAEP-accredited School of Education and Counseling to start August 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in the Elementary program, primarily the area of literacy.

Position Responsibilities & Description

The Visiting Clinical Instructor is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position within the School of Education and Counseling. The successful candidate will teach up to 5 courses each semester, supervise teacher candidates in fields, and support program operations through service and committee work.

Key Responsibilities

Teach five courses per semester (5-5 load) in literacy and foundational education areas.
Attend and participate in Education Program faculty meetings.
Engage in service activities that support the School, College, and University, including committee work, as assigned.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other duties related to the operation, continued accreditation, and advancement of the educator preparation program.

2. Qualifications and Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program in Education (Literacy related)
Minimum of 3 years as a K-12 teacher
Licensed, or eligible for a license, as a teacher in the state of Indiana (license does not have to be current)
Science of Reading endorsement or similar certificate

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated successful teaching courses at university level (literacy methods preferred)
Experience with Learning Management Systems for higher education
Awareness and knowledge of AI and how to effectively integrate in courses

3. University Profile

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, IN, and its branch campus in Westville, IN. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

4. College Profile

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:

Behavioral Sciences
Communication and Creative Arts
English and World Languages
History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Psychology
School of Education & Counseling

The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region.

5. School of Education and Counseling Profile

The School of Education and Counseling serves over 300 students in undergraduate education programs (elementary and secondary) and graduate program in counseling education. Degrees from these majors lead to careers as K-12 teachers, special education specialists, and mental health and school counselors. All candidates are prepared to receive licensure following successful completion.

6. Application Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice.

Position inquiries may be addressed to:

Search Chair Dr. Walski
Email: mwalski@pnw.edu

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.