Lecturer - VIP​/EPICS

Staff Lecturer Position

The College of Engineering solicits applications for a staff Lecturer position for Purdue University in Indianapolis, a comprehensive urban campus with transformative growth for the state's land-grant university. The position will have primary home within the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program but will likely teach sections within the EPICS Program or other courses within the College of Engineering as well.

The position is a non-faculty rank, staff teaching position, with continuing appointment.

Applications need to be submitted and need to include (1) a complete curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement that includes teaching philosophy, interests, and experience, and (3) at least three names of references.

Applicants must have a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science or related field. Background in Mechanical and/or Motor Sports Engineering and Ph.D. preferred.

Applicants should have experience in the practice or teaching of design, engineering, computing or technology. Experience mentoring project-based courses, especially those which satisfy capstone requirements, also preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered. Applicants must have the ability to take the initiative to solve problems, assume responsibility, and establish and maintain quality standards. In addition, applicants should have excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, the ability to work with people of various backgrounds, good time management and organizational skills, the ability to learn and adapt to changing learning environments, and the ability to work with students, undergraduate and graduate, and faculty in mentoring students' teams through their design projects.

A background check will be required for employment in this position. References will only be contacted and collected for the finalist.

Exempt