Purdue University-Main Campus

Clinical Assistant Professor

Location
West Lafayette, IN
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Listed
October 20, 2026

About this position

<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Position Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p>The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University – West Lafayette location invites applications for one 9-month, academic-year, non-tenure-track clinical assistant professor position. This position primarily supports teaching in our Biomedical Health Sciences (BMHS) and Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) programs. The successful candidate will teach BMHS and MLS classes, support continued program growth, and advance excellence in undergraduate education.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br>The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses within the BMHS and MLS programs, including courses in the field of health sciences such as healthcare leadership, applied anatomy, applied physiology, and occupational and environmental health, consistent with their areas of expertise and the needs of the programs. They will also have the opportunity to develop new courses relevant to these programs. Clinical faculty are expected to teach 8 classes per year with potential administrative course releases. The BMHS and MLS programs serve students preparing for medical school, physician assistant programs, medical laboratory programs, and other health professional pathways. Clinical faculty hold long-term renewable appointments and are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching through innovative, evidence-based pedagogy, thoughtful curriculum development, and effective student education and mentoring on their path to promotion. They will contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning within their disciplines and participate in School and College service, including faculty committees. Purdue University provides extensive opportunities and resources to support faculty development in both teaching and scholarly activities.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong><br>Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in biomedical health sciences, medical laboratory sciences, public health, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. A doctoral degree is preferred. Prior teaching experience, familiarity with human health and medicine, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring are highly desirable. Successful candidates must possess strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills and a commitment to student success and professional preparation.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Application Details</H2> </div><div><p>Applications <strong>must</strong> include (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy describing courses of interest to teach and develop, and (4) contact information

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