Position Summary
The School of Health Sciences in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University is seeking applicants for a fiscal year (12-month), non-tenure track clinical faculty position with a focus in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach select sections of existing undergraduate courses required for students in these programs and develop a minimum of 2 new undergraduate courses for the Biomedical Health Sciences program (pre-med, pre-physician assistant, and others). This faculty member will also be expected to participate in student recruitment initiatives for the Medical Laboratory Sciences program, assist the program director as needed in managing operational logistics and contribute to scholarly innovation in curricular instruction for these programs within the School of Health Sciences. This is a 12-month appointment with a teaching load in all academic sessions.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree by the time of employment in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a related biomedical health sciences field. Applicants holding national or equivalent international clinical licensure in medical/clinical laboratory sciences (ex. ASCLS) and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience are preferred. Due to the teaching focus of this position, successful applicants should have a strong background in innovative educational pedagogy.
Ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.
Application Details
Applications must include (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy describing potential course(s) of interest to develop and teach, and (4) a list of three references. Any interested candidate should apply here (internal candidates) or here (external candidates). The position will remain open until it is filled with the review process beginning no earlier than March 1, 2024. A background check is required for employment in this position. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Lisa Hilliard, Chair of the Search Committee (lhilliar@purdue.edu).
About the School
Founded in 1979, the School of Health Sciences offers academic programs in Biomedical Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Physics, Health Physics, Toxicology, and Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences (OEHS). The Health Sciences Medical Laboratory Sciences undergraduate program is the school’s second largest and is one of the largest 3+1 programs across the country. Its affiliation with NACCLS accredited clinical programs across the Midwest and Mideast aids in supporting both the program and its graduate’s professional success.
