Now Accepting Applications Professor of Practice

Purdue University's School of Engineering Education invites applications for a full-time assistant or associate professor of engineering practice, beginning fall 2027.

The successful candidate will help develop and grow undergraduate programs in Multidisciplinary Engineering and Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies and graduate programs in Engineering Education. Responsibilities include teaching, collaborating with industry partners and faculty, and mentoring master’s and graduate certificate students. The position is based in West Lafayette, with teaching and contributions expected in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.

Areas of interest include engineering design, the scholarship of teaching and learning, connecting engineering education research with practice, and AI and STEM education. Applicants must hold a doctorate in engineering education or a related field by the start date and demonstrate professional independence. Candidates with at least five years of experience in higher education and experience in another sector are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application review begins Oct. 29, 2026, and continues until the position is filled.

View the full position description and apply through Purdue Careers.