Lecturer in Computer Science

Title: Lecturer of Computer Science
Institution: Purdue University Northwest (PNW) – College of Engineering and Sciences
Locations: Hammond and Westville, Indiana
Appointment: Full-time, non-tenure-track, starting Fall 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt

PNW seeks a motivated Computer Science educator to teach introductory and intermediate programming courses, with potential to teach other areas such as:

Data structures

Operating systems

Networking

Databases

Software engineering

Other specialty areas supporting department priorities

The role emphasizes: curriculum development, student evaluation and advising, and engagement with department and program initiatives.

Teach assigned courses in computer science, both lecture and lab settings

Develop and update course materials and curriculum

Advise and mentor students

Contribute to recruitment and marketing of the CS program

Serve on departmental, school, or university committees

Engage in scholarly activity related to teaching

Maintain current professional knowledge and skills

Required:

M.S. in Computer Science (or ABD) or related field by August 3, 2026

Demonstrated or strong potential for outstanding teaching

Ability to work collaboratively within a team

Breadth of knowledge across multiple areas of computer science

Experience contributing to curriculum development

Evidence of engagement in professional organizations or research

PNW serves ~9,000 students in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago and Indiana Dunes National Park

College of Engineering & Sciences includes CS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physics, and Math/Statistics

CS Department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees, growing rapidly, with active AI research labs:

Intelligent Systems and Collaborative Robotics Lab

Advanced Intelligence Software Research Lab

Review Start Date: January 5, 2026
Deadline: Until filled
Application Portal: PNW Careers Faculty webpage
Required Materials:

Statement of teaching philosophy

Contact information for 3 professional references

Additional Notes:

References will not be contacted without notice

Employment is contingent on a successful background check

This is a teaching-focused position ideal for candidates passionate about undergraduate and graduate education in Computer Science, particularly in programming and interdisciplinary areas like AI, software engineering, and computer systems.

In your application, please refer to