Purdue University | Assistant/Associate Professor, Financial Counseling & Planning

Purdue University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management | Division of Consumer Science

Position Announcement:

Assistant/Associate Professor, Financial Counseling & Planning

Date Available: August 2021

Principle Duties: The Purdue School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Division of Consumer Science is seeking a tenure track assistant or associate professor of Financial Counseling & Planning (FCPL) to teach and conduct research in this growing area. The FCPL program is among the top CFP® Board registered baccalaureate degree programs in the US. We take pride in providing an innovative, enriching educational experience. Our faculty engage in a wide variety of professional development and scholarly activities. We are interested in high impact research, teaching, and outreach, and we are dedicated to student and faculty success. The Division is especially interested in candidates with expertise and interest in using data science methods and big data to promote the economic well-being of consumers and individuals, and sustainable and thriving communities and organizations, through research in personal financial planning. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in Purdue’s Integrative Data Science initiative.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Financial Planning, Economics, Family Resource Management, Finance, Consumer Behavior, or a related discipline, a strong publication record, and previous teaching experience. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong research program with the potential for external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise graduate students, and engage in division, school, college, and university service activities.

The Division: The Division of Consumer Science is a diverse division with 11 full-time lecturers and research/tenure track faculty. The Division awards BS, MS and PhD degrees and currently has 497 undergraduates, and 11 MS/PhD students. Research is conducted in Consumer Behavior, Family and Consumer Economics, and Financial Planning. At the undergraduate level, there are three majors: Selling and Sales Management, Retail Management, and Financial Counseling and Planning.  

The College: The Division of Consumer Science is an integral part of the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the College of Health and Human Sciences. Our college prepares scholars, develops leaders, translates theory to practice, and advances knowledge of human behavior, health, and quality of life. The College is deeply committed to the land-grant mission (teaching, research, and engagement), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment focused on excellence. The College has nine academic units and is the home of the Master of Public Health program. The College includes 219 faculty, 4,900 undergraduate students, and more than 525 graduate students. Purdue is an ADVANCE institution.

Purdue HTM is situated in the heart of the main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The University has more than 44,000 students and is located in a prosperous county of about 150,000 people.  Purdue University is about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago.  Please access the following Web sites for more information: 

HTM Division of CSR:  http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/csr

Purdue University: http://www.purdue.edu/

Purdue Advance: http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/advance

Community: http://www.HomeOfPurdue.com/

Application Procedure: Applications must include: 1) Letter of Interest indicating relevant experience, qualifications, statements of research, teaching, and leadership philosophy, 2) Complete Curriculum Vitae, 3) Reference List (at least three); references will be contacted only upon applicant’s approval, 4) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (as outlined below). Nominations of potential candidates for the position are welcome, initial nominations and inquiries will be kept confidential

Purdue University’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Division of Consumer Science is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Application review will begin January 18, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

All candidates must apply through SuccessFactors (SF), using the below address:

https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=11859&company=purdueuniv

For further information, contact Dr. Jonathan Bauchet, Search Committee Chair:

jbauchet@purdue.edu | 765-494-4725

Purdue University is EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.