Req Id 40725
Job Title Lecturer
City West Lafayette
Job Description
The School of Nursing at Purdue University West Lafayette Campus is seeking to fill a lecturer position. The position is a full-time academic year position with a desired start date of August 17, 2026. Individuals in this role will contribute to the clinical teaching engagement and service missions of the University College of Health and Human Sciences and School of Nursing. Depending on departmental needs, this posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Purdue School of Nursing graduates impact health and influence health care delivery around the world. The School of Nursing (SON) is a leader in clinical education with undergraduate BS and graduate degree MS, DNP, PhD, Post-Masters Certification programs. The Schools undergraduate program is ranked in the top 8 of programs nationally, with the MS program in the top 4 and the DNP in the top 9, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
The SON has a diverse faculty, which includes 40 clinical and 14 research tenure-track faculty members who are leaders in the use of innovative educational approaches, including high-fidelity and virtual reality simulation and active learning strategies. Our faculty leads research dedicated to advancing evidence-based care and providing transformative learning opportunities for students. By working alongside experts from multiple disciplines within the College of Health and Human Sciences and across Purdue, students and faculty benefit from a collaborative environment that further distinguishes Purdues School of Nursing.
The SON nursing clinics, which include one campus-based and four community-based locations, provide affordable primary healthcare and support education of future healthcare professionals. In 2027, the SON will move into a new state-of-the-art building, which will enable Purdue to offer the next generation of healthcare providers access to a robust collection of spaces that facilitate success in learning, discovery, and engagement.
Long Description
Job Duties
The successful candidate will help contribute to the development of clinical nurse leaders who can transform healthcare. Responsibilities may include:
• Delivering lectures and facilitating learning in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses, ensuring students meet learning objectives. • Overseeing students during clinical rotations, ensuring they apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. • Teaching hands-on nursing skills in simulation labs, focusing on patient care procedures and clinical decision-making. • Evaluating student performance through exams, assignments, clinical assessments, and practical evaluations. • Fostering interprofessional education opportunities to promote teamwork and collaboration with other disciplines.
Minimum Qualifications
• Masters degree in nursing • Clinical experience minimum 3 years • RN licensure in the US or Indiana RN licensure by start of appointment • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
• Previous college-level teaching experience
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Any interested candidate should apply here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Lecturer40725-en_US
Applicants must submit:
• A letter expressing your interest in a Lecturer position and describing relevant experience and qualifications • Teaching statement • Curriculum Vitae or Resume • Names and contact information for three potential references
In the cover letter, candidates should describe how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.
A background check is required for employment in the position. Application review will begin March 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be sent to M. Erin Hoying, Chair of the Search Committee, at mhoying@purdue.edu.
This job posting represents one (1) vacancy.
Purdue University is an EOE/AA. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.