AddressThe Department of Teacher Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne is excited to invite applications for a nine-month Visiting Assistant Professor position that begins in August 2024. We are seeking applicants who demonstrate instructional practices that emphasize diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The successful applicant will instruct undergraduate-level courses in the social foundations of education, as well as additional education courses for preservice teachers.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out the following duties:
- teach 12 credit hours of undergraduate courses per semester, including but not limited to social foundations of education, introduction to the teaching profession, and other courses dependent upon expertise;
- supervise students in corresponding field experiences; and
- contribute to service at the department, college/school, university, and community levels.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop or continue an active agenda of research, scholarship, and/or creative endeavor.
Applicants for the position must demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Foundations or a related field (ABD to be considered, provided doctoral degree is earned prior to employment);
- three years of classroom teaching experience, grades pK-12; and
- a desire to build relationships with students and colleagues.
Applicants with the following prior experiences are of particular interest to the search committee:
- worked with first-generation students in higher education;
- engaged in trauma-informed instruction or assessment;
- engaged in online and in-person teaching modalities;
- worked with diverse populations; and
- demonstrated effort to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sensitivity to the needs of underserved and/or underrepresented groups in P-12 settings.
The Department of Teacher Education, which is housed in the School of Education at Purdue University Fort Wayne, is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement, and is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just community. More than 500 undergraduate students are currently pursuing a major offered in Teacher Education, and 14 full-time faculty members work in the department. The Department of Teacher Education offers majors in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Generalist, and Secondary Education. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 undergraduate prestigious Purdue University degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races, and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual-credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.
Our campus is located within Indiana’s second-largest city, Fort Wayne, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 475,000. The city enjoys a diverse, active, and well-supported arts community, is home to several minor league sports teams, and has miles of pathways and trails that highlight the city and the three rivers that flow through it. Fort Wayne has been named an "All-American City" four times and is consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living, and warm hospitality. Fort Wayne has been named one of the best places to raise children; US News & World Report ranked it among the Top 50 Best Places to Live in 2022-2023.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following materials to https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/ by March 15, 2024:
- a cover letter of 1-2 pages outlining the applicant’s qualifications, experiences, and future goals relevant to the position;
- a current curriculum vitae;
- unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
- a 1-2 page teaching philosophy;
- evidence of teaching effectiveness; and
- names and contact information of three professional references.
Candidates invited to campus will deliver a teaching demonstration that runs approximately 30-50 minutes.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Purdue Fort Wayne will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The position is contingent on available funding and a satisfactory background records check. For more information about the position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Joe Ohlinger, at ohlinged@pfw.edu.
