Lecturer in Psychology
Purdue University
Job Description
Req Id: 36043
Job Title: Lecturer of Psychology
City: Hammond and Westville
Job Title: Lecturer of Psychology
City: Hammond and Westville
Job Summary
The Department of Psychology at Purdue University Northwest (Hammond and Westville, Indiana) anticipates hiring a non-tenure-track Continuing Lecturer to teach introductory to statistics in psychology, introduction to research methods in psychology, elementary psychology, and other undergraduate psychology courses, for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 school year. Courses will be taught in-person.Candidates must have completed an MA in Psychology (or other relevant field) plus a minimum of two years teaching experience at the college level.
Start date is August 18, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching five classes per semester. Salary is competitive with similar positions at other regional institutions and includes benefits. Semester and year-long positions available. Renewal of the position is possible and contingent on enrollment and successful performance reviews.
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 SciencesCommunication and Creative ArtsEnglish and World LanguagesHistory, Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsPsychologySchool of Education and 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.
How to Apply
To apply, applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter specifically addressing required teaching-oriented experience; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) three professional references; and 4) syllabi and teaching evaluations from two recently taught courses/sections. References may be contacted after applications are reviewed and invited to submit a letter in support of the candidate. Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and until the position is filled.If you have questions, please contact Gisele Casanova, Department Chair at gmcasano@purdue.edu .
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
ExemptPosting Start Date: 2/14/25