What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor Clinical / Professional Assistant position at Purdue University?
Req Id : 36207
Job Title : Professor Clinical / Professional Assistant
City : HAMMOND
Job Description : Job Summary
The College of Business is where opportunities for future transformation are created, and our purpose is to launch and enhance meaningful careers through our core values of adaptability, dedication, and collaboration. We seek a Clinical Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership to join our team and contribute to our mission of preparing future leaders who use business acumen for societal good. Our next colleague will teach and mentor undergraduate or graduate students and engage with the community and professional organizations on behalf of the college or university. The successful candidate will have experience and achievements in business and / or other professional practices. The Clinical Assistant Professor will engage in program review and curriculum development and contribute to program development and facilitation in the Leadership Institute starting August 2025.
Responsibilities
The duties include teaching, student mentoring, and engagement as assigned by the Chairperson and / or Dean. Fulltime equivalence will be a combination of teaching semester courses and contributing to programming in the leadership institute. Namely, three undergraduate or graduate courses per semester (e.g., Leadership, OB, Human Resources Management, etc.) and facilitation of leadership and professional development programming in the Leadership Institute. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective teaching that encourages student learning and is responsible for collecting, assessing, and reporting student learning for the AACSB Assurance of Learning. The successful candidate will also mentor students by providing support for development of professional practical skills. The successful candidate will work collegially and professionally with students, employees, and other stakeholders. Successful candidates will demonstrate substantial ability to interact with regional businesses, engage students through innovative curricula and learning approaches, and contribute to College and University service and engagement.
Education, Experience, Training and / or Certifications
- Must have a Master degree or Ph.D. in business or related areas.
- Commitment and evidence of successful teaching experience at a college level is required.
- Qualified candidates should have professional experience in business, management, or higher education.
- Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to learn and use learning technology and platform such as Brightspace.
- Ability to teach multi-cultural student population.
- Meet faculty qualification for AACSB accreditation.
Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is an academically comprehensive, student-centered university located in Northwest Indiana, just southeast of Chicago. As an independent university within the Purdue University system, PNW fosters a vibrant academic community of approximately 8,000 students through high-quality and engaging undergraduate and graduate education. Offering nearly 70 academic areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate levels, PNW's colleges, schools, and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings. The university is
widely respected for its faculty's dedication to student success through experiential learning and collaborative research across its two culturally diverse campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana.
The College of Business
The College of Business is dedicated to influencing the lives of its students with experiential learning activities, instilling in them critical thinking skills; an understanding of business functions; and an ethical, inclusive, and global mindset. The college embraces professional development experiences for its faculty, including the ability to provide service and produce relevant scholarly work that impacts the classroom, the surrounding community, the business world, and disciplinary professions.
The college serves approximately 1,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels across a range of programs, including in the MAcc, MBA, and graduate certificates. The college is organized into the Department of Managerial Studies, the Department of Quantitative Business Studies, and the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Business programs in the college are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). The College of Business also houses several centers, including the Leadership Institute, White Lodging Professional Selling Center, Center for Business and Economic Development Solutions, and Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center.
How to Apply
Please apply online at https : / / careers.purdue.edu / job / Professor-ClinicalProfessional-Assistant / 36207-en_US /
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following :
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
A background check will be required for employment in this position. Employment would begin on August 18, 2025.
Purdue University Northwest is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their experiences, current interests, or activities, and / or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity / equal access / affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, woman, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
