Lecturer of Sociology

Job Summary

Purdue University Northwest’s Department of Behavioral Sciences
invites applications for a Lecturer of Sociology to begin August
2027. This position requires a PhD in Sociology by the start date.
ABDs will be considered. Candidates must be able to perform
high-quality teaching of introduction to sociology and social
problems as well as be willing to perform service and participate
in professional development activities. College teaching experience
is required. Area of primary teaching specialization is open, but
the department has needs in research methods, statistics, race and
ethnicity, and social inequality. The standard teaching load is the
equivalent of five courses (15 credits) per semester.

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, Ind., and its branch
campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest
Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. 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.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a CV, a summary of teaching evaluations from the
past 4 semesters, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of
at least 3 professional references. Screening of applications will
begin immediately. Applications must be received by October 30,
2026, to receive full consideration. For questions about this
position, please contact Dr. David Nalbone, Behavioral Sciences
Department Chair, at dnalbone@purdue.edu.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background
check.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access
university.

FLSA Status

Exempt