Assistant/Associat Professor of Computer Science

Purdue University

Department of Computer Science, Colleges of Science and Engineering
Purdue University – Indianapolis Campus
Req ID: 38744
Posting Start Date: 10/17/2025

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science at Purdue University invites applications for multiple Teaching Faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level on the Indianapolis campus. These are non-tenure track faculty positions.

Teaching Faculty participate in departmental, college, and university-level activities and have professional development opportunities. Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching undergraduate courses (lecture, lab, online, hybrid)

  • Scholarship, including mentoring and advising students

  • Service activities at departmental, college, and university levels

Qualifications

  • PhD in Computer Science or a related field

  • Demonstrated history of teaching and mastery of subject matter sufficient to teach a range of undergraduate courses

  • Experience managing multiple teaching assistants and developing course content

  • Experience in course and curriculum development, student interaction, and online instruction

Instructional areas of particular interest:

  • First and second programming courses for majors

  • Mathematical foundations of computer science

  • Systems programming

Department and University Overview

  • Purdue University enrolls over 50,000 students, primarily in STEM fields, and ranks among the top 10 public universities in the U.S.

  • In 2023, Purdue launched Purdue Computes, a major initiative spanning Computing, Physical AI, and Semiconductors. This initiative includes 50 new faculty positions over five years, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence.

  • The Department of Computer Science offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, and graduate MS and PhD programs. Opportunities for collaboration exist across all colleges.

  • Current enrollment: 3,500+ undergraduates and 500+ graduate students.

  • Purdue University – Indianapolis is a fully integrated extension of the West Lafayette campus, focusing on STEM education and workforce development in Indiana’s industrial and technological hub.

Learn more about Purdue Indianapolis: https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/
Learn more about Purdue Computes: https://www.purdue.edu/computes/

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Teaching Statement (including previous teaching experiences and courses of interest in CS, DS, AI majors)

  • Optional Research Statement

Submit applications via Purdue’s site here.

Application Review: Begins November 1, 2025, and continues until positions are filled.
Background Check: Required for employment.

Contact for Inquiries: pop-search@cs.purdue.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

Purdue University is an equal opportunity / equal access university.

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