PNW Clinical Assistant Professor of STEM

Job Summary

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

Position Responsibilities & Description

The Clinical Assistant Professor 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 STEM education

and related program areas.

• Supervise teacher candidates during field experiences
• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Experience:

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program in

Education (STEM 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)

Preferred Experience:

• Supervision of preservice teachers
• Teaching education courses at university level (science or math

methods preferred)

• Experience with LMS and teaching online courses
• Awareness and knowledge of AI and how to effectively integrate

in courses

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.

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.

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.

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. In the cover letter,
please include your teaching philosophy. All inquiries,
nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references
will not be contacted without notice. Position inquiries may be
addressed to Search Chair Dr. Patrick Keegan at pjkeegan@pnw.edu

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background
check.

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

FLSA Status

Exempt