Assistant Professor of English
Purdue University
Job Summary
Assistant Professor in English, Focus on Professional Writing
Position begins August 2025
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in hand by August 2025 -- should reflect a specialization in Professional Writing.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience (graduate student teaching experience accepted) in areas such as writing in the professions, writing across the curriculum, technical writing, and/or business communication.
- Defined research interest/agenda in some aspect of professional writing
- Some curriculum development experience
Description of Responsibilities (all teaching assignments are at the undergraduate level)
- Teach a 4-4 course load (release time for research possible) with expectations for service to the department, college, and university.
- Teach an upper-level course each semester, “Writing for Engineers,” and act as a liaison to the School of Engineering including participation in ABET accreditation and consulting with senior design students.
- Teach courses in technical writing and/or business communication.
- Teach undergraduate courses in the department’s writing concentration and potentially develop new special topics courses as needed based on interests.
- Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
University Profile
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.
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. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications begins November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
If you have questions, please contact Michael Lynn, Interim Department Chair at mlynn@pnw.edu.
Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.