Clinical Assistant Professor, John Martinson Honors College, Purdue University

The Purdue University John Martinson Honors College (JMHC), West Lafayette, Indiana, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position. We seek candidates in history with experience in undergraduate honors education to teach classes in our interdisciplinary honors curriculum and contribute to programming for highly motivated students. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in migration and diaspora studies. Required duties include: teaching in the first-year honors course series on topics related to the candidate’s field of specialty; offering specialty honors seminars; and participating in programming to support a vibrant residential college. Students in all classes will be from a variety of majors. The workload is 3-3 teaching. This is a full-time appointment at the level of Clinical Assistant Professor. Initial contract is for three years with possibility for renewal, and the position begins August 2023.

Qualifications

Ph.D. required in history. Applicants must demonstrate experience in place-based honors pedagogy and ideas for implementing innovative teaching techniques and working with a diverse student population representing all of Purdue’s academic colleges. The nine-month salary will be based on education and experience. Purdue University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The College

The JMHC is Purdue’s interdisciplinary college that serves highly motivated undergraduate students from every disciplinary school in the university. It is an academic-residential environment, grounded in four pillars: interdisciplinary academics, undergraduate research, global and community engagement, and leadership development. The college has over 3,000 undergraduate students, who, in addition to their major, complete a curriculum that helps them achieve these aims. Faculty and staff have a high degree of interaction with students and develop programming to support the curricular aims of the JMHC. Members of the faculty represent a broad range of academic disciplines and interests, and they pursue and value collaborations within the College, across Purdue, and with international partners. The JMHC has a long-standing commitment to diversity and is driven by the belief that diversity supports and enhances every aspect of the educational experience.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit https://careers.purdue.edu. Applications must include: (1) a cover letter of interest, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) a statement of teaching philosophy, (4) a diversity and inclusion statement, and (5) names and contact details of three references.

Purdue University and the John Martinson Honors College are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

Purdue University’s John Martinson Honors College 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.

Screening of applicants will begin March 7, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information, contact Dr. Liz Brite via email at britee@purdue.edu.

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