Below the listing of the specific departments within the Consumer and Family Sciences, you will find the most current job postings.

• Child Development & Family Studies
  • Asst/Assoc Professor Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Asst/Associate Professor in Social Science Statistics and Methodology
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
  • Assistant/Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Foods & Nutrition
  • Asst/Assoc/Full Professor in Nutrition & Cancer
  • Director, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
• Consumer Sciences & Retailing
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
  • Asst/Assoc Professor of Financial Counseling and Planning
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • Clinical Professional Instructor
  • Senior Professor
  • Assistant Professor
• Administration
  • Associate Dean

Requirements: The Department of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University invites applications for Assistant and Associate faculty position in Marriage and Family Therapy-beginning August 2010.  We see candidates with a strong research program, the potential to attract significant external funding, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.  Evaluation of candidates will begin October 31, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Qualifications:  Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or a related discipline, eligible for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) eligible for MFT license in Indiana, and Approved Supervisor or eligible to be an Approved supervisor Candidate.  The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, conduct, and publish research, secure internal and external funding, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and engage in service and outreach activities.  Evidence of teaching excellence, research productivity, and potential to secure external funding is required.

Rank:  The position is available at Assistant or Associate level tenured or tenure-track, 10 month appointment.  Salary is open and competitive depending upon qualifications and experience

Application:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and reprints to: Rita Hipps, Search Administrator, Dept. of Child development & Family Studies, Purdue University, 101 gates Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2020.  Questions may be addressed to: Cleveland g. shields, Ph.D. Search committee Chair, cgshields@purdue.edu. 

Requirements:  The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Purdue University has an opening to teach food production laboratory courses beginning in August 2010.  Purdue’s hospitality program is one of the leading Hospitality and Tourism management programs in the country.  Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching.  Responsibilities of this position includes; menu planning, forecasting, pricing, and purchasing; guiding students through receiving, cooking, presenting, and serving; supervising student performance, meal execution, and closing duties; as well as other duties related to food production.  The applicant selected will also pursue other scholarly endeavors, advise students, and participate on various committees.  Applicants must have meaningful industry experience in foodservice.  An appropriate bachelor’s degree from and accredited university should be completed before joining the department.

The HTM department is situated in the heart of the main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The University has approximately 39, 000 students and is located in a prosperous county of about 150, 000 people.  Purdue University is about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago.

Please access the following web sites for more information:

                                                HTM Department: http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/htm/

                                                Purdue University: http://www.purdue.edu/

                                                Community: http://www.lafayette-in.com/

Application: Applications and nominations will be accepted beginning immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Send a complete resume and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Carl Behnke, Chairperson of Search Committee

Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Purdue University

700 West State St. Stone Hall, Suite 152 E

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059

Fax (765) 494-0327

Application review is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.  Inquiries can be made to Dr. Behnke at chefcaarl@purdue.edu, or 765-494-9778.  Upon request of resume and references, application materials will be provided.

Requirements:   The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Purdue University is seeking a high quality, high energy, research-oriented individual to become part of one of the leading Hospitality and Tourism Management programs in the country.   The selected applicant will be an integral part of an exciting time for the HTM Department including the groundbreaking of Marriott Hall, HTM’s new facility which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2011.

Responsibilities include:

• Development of strong research agenda
• Securing external resources to support individual and group research activities
• Working in partnership with one or more of the departmental research centers, and creating collaborative opportunities with other departments in the college and university.
• Directing graduate student research.
• Mentoring and collaborating with junior faculty
• Serving on departmental, college, and university committees.

Qualifications:  Successful applicants will have:

• Associate or Professor rank at comparable research university.
• A strong record of academic scholarship through research, peer reviewed publications and presentations, grantsmanship, outreach and other scholarly activities.
• Operational experience in the Hospitality and Tourism industry and viable contacts with hospitality and tourism companies.

Application:  Please send a complete resume and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Joseph Ismail, Chairperson of Search Committee

Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Purdue University

700 West State St. Stone Hall, Room 106

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059

Fax (765) 494-0321

The HTM department is situated in the heart of the main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.  Purdue is situated in a prosperous area of 150, 000 people; 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago.  The area is a magnet for individuals interested in high-quality living.  Award winning public school systems are a base for a lifestyle influenced by moderate climate, rolling country side, parks and many recreational activities.  Living in the area is an exciting opportunity to engage and interact with all of the possibilities that a campus of 39, 000 students offers the selected applicant.

Please access the following web sites for more information:

                                                HTM Department: http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/htm/

                                                Purdue University: http://www.purdue.edu/

Requirements:   The Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) at Purdue University has an opening for tenure-track Assistant Professors, to teach courses in hospitality and tourism management beginning in August 2010.  Purdue’s hospitality and tourism program is one of the most highly ranked hospitality and tourism programs in the United States. 

The HTM department is located in the heart of the main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The University has approximately 39, 000 students and is located in a prosperous country of about 150, 000 people.  Purdue University is about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago.

Please access the following Web sites for more information:

HTM Department: http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/htm/

Purdue University: http://www.purdue.edu/

Community: http://www.HomeOfPurdue.com/

Qualifications:   Applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the hospitality and tourism industry.  The applicants selected will also pursue other scholarly endeavors, advise students, and participate on various committees.  Applicants must have meaningful management experiences in the hospitality or tourism industry.  An appropriate doctoral degree from and accredited university must be completed before joining the faculty.

Application:  Applications and nominations will be accepted beginning immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Application review is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.  Please send a complete resume and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Douglas C. Nelson, Chair person of Search Committee

Department of Hostility & Tourism Management

Purdue University

700 West State St, Stone Hall 152B

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059

Please send questions to Douglas Nelson; nelson@purdue.edu; 9765) 496-2498.  Upon receipt of resume and references, application materials will be provided.  Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements: The Department of Child Development and Family Studies is collaborating with the Department of Statistics, Psychological Sciences, and Health and Kinesiology to expand our campus-wide expertise in social science statistics and methodology.  In particular, we are seeking a tenure-track faculty member with expertise in structural equation modeling and other areas of statistics and methodology to provide instruction at the graduate and undergraduate level and to provide consultation to faculty and students.  The primary home for this faculty member will be in the Department of Child Development & Family Studies, with a joint appointment in the Department of Statistics and possibly either Psychological Sciences and/or Health and Kinesiology.  The candidate will be supervised by the Department Head of Child and Family Studies and will be required to meet tenure requirements of that department.  The candidate will teach courses that are housed in the departments participating in this hire as well as offer cross-listed courses.  Purdue is exploring the possibility of establishing a university-wide consortium focused on social science statistics and methodology that will work across departments and colleges, and provide expertise for research projects and grants.  The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including seeking internal and external funding (independently or in collaboration with other faculty); teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics and methodology; and participating in service and consultation activities.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a social science discipline, but with clear emphasis on quantitative methods.  Expertise in structural equation modeling is necessary. Evidence of strong research and teaching is required.

Application:  Send a cover letter summarizing qualifications in relation to the position requirements, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and representative publications to: Dan Mroczek, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Child Development & Family Studies, Purdue University, 1200 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2055.  Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  Questions may be directed to dmroczek@purdue.edu.

Requirements: The Department of Food and Nutrition seeks applicants for a tenure-track position focusing on mechanistic relationships between dietary factors and carcinogenesis preferably using molecular, cellular, and/or animal models.  The candidate chosen will participate in graduate education as a member of the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP) and/or as a part of the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Sciences PhD program (PULSe).

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a PhD, post-doctoral experience, and show potential to obtain external research funding.

Application:  Send a CV, three reference letters, and descriptions of future research goals, funding record, and teaching interests to:  J. C. Fleet, Ph.D., Dept. of Foods and Nutrition, 700 W. State St., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059.  The review of applicants will begin on December 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University School invites applications at the Assistant and Associate level for a tenure-track faculty position in Marriage and Family Therapy beginning August 2009.

Requirements: The successful candidate will be expected to initiate, conduct, and publish research, secure internal and external funding, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and engage in service and outreach activities.  Evidence of teaching excellence, research productivity, and potential to secure external funding is required.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or related discipline, eligible for clinical membership in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), eligible for MFT license in Indiana, and Approved Supervisor Candidate.

Application Procedure:  Screening of applications will begin February 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and representative publications to: Rita Hipps, Search Administrator, Dept. of Child Development and Family Studies, Purdue University, 101 Gates Rd., West Lafayette, IN 47907-2020.  Questions may be addressed to: Cleveland G. Shields, Ph.D. Search Chair, cgshields@purdue.edu.  

The Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing of Purdue University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Financial Counseling and Planning (tenure-track).

Requirements: Teach undergraduate courses in financial counseling and planning.  Specific assignments are flexible.  Develop additional graduate level courses.  Conduct and publish quality research; supervise master and doctoral students; serve on department, college, and university committees; and collaborate with faculty across the University to build unique and innovative discovery learning programs.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in economics or finance, or related field.  Potential for research excellence is highly important.  Previous teaching experience desirable.  Ability to bring in external funding is a plus.

Application Procedure: Position available August 2009.  Screening will begin January 2009 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Applicants should send a letter of application summarizing their qualification for the position; a curriculum vita; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email of three references to:  Sugato Chakravarty; Chair, Search Committee; Purdue University; Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing; Matthews Hall, Room 229, 812 W State Street; West Lafayette IN 47907-2060.  

Requirements: Responsibilities are to plan, direct, maintain, and evaluate the CPD to meet Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) requirements; conduct independent and/or collaborative research and maintain active publication in peer reviewed journals; teach supervised practice portion of CPD curriculum and other courses as needed; manage dietetics program assistant (MS/RD) in the duties of coordinating supervised practice experiences in multiple facilities; maintain professional profile of activities related to research agenda and the CPD; participate in departmental recruitment, advising, and outreach activities; and participate in department, school and university committees as assigned and/or elected.

Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Nutrition or related field and R.D. credential.  Independent and/or collaborative research program.  Experience and competence in college level teaching and dietetics is desirable.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin September 8, 2008 and continue until position is filled. Desirable start date: Not later than Jan 5, 2009. Send vitae, letter of application describing how qualifications fit the position (to include teaching philosophy and research interests) and names of 3 people from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited (applicant will be contacted before recommendations are solicited) to: Megan A. McCrory PhD, Chair, CPD Search Committee, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, 700 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907; phone: 765-494-2631; email: mmccror@purdue.edu.

The Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing of Purdue University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Selling and Sales management (tenure track). 

Responsibilities:  Teaching undergraduate courses in selling and sales management, teaching and developing additional graduate level courses, conducting and publishing quality research, supervising master and doctoral students, serving on department, college, and university committees, and collaborating with faculty across the University to build unique and innovative discovery and learning opportunities.

Qualifications:  Applicants should have an earned doctorate in marketing, selling and sales management, or related field.  Background in selling, negotiation, team building, organizational communication, persuasion, oral interpretation, and/or presentation skills highly desirable.  Potential for research excellence highly important.  Previous teaching experience desirable.  Industry experience a plus.

Application Procedure:  Screening will begin October 1, 2008 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Applicants should send a letter of application summarizing their qualification for the position; a curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email of three references to: Sugato Chakravarty, Chair, Search Committee, Purdue University, Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Matthews Hall, Room 214F, 812 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2060.

The College of Consumer and Family Sciences is searching for and Associate Dean for Diversity and International Programs from within the college.  This is a 0.25-0.50 FTE position which has primary responsibility for leadership in diversity and international programs in the college and serves as the liaison with departmental and university programs and staff in these areas.  The overall goals of the position are to develop and grow discovery, learning and engagement programs that enhance the climate in and diversity of the college, and build awareness of cultural and global differences for students, faculty, and staff.  The associate dean works closely with faculty and staff to meet these objectives.  Duties include developing and promoting internal and external support for programs and working with the Office of the Vice President for Human Relations and the Office of the Dean of International Programs.  Other responsibilities include representing the college on university-level committees, implementation of special projects within CFS and other duties as assigned.  The associate dean also represents the dean at certain University functions.

Qualifications: It is preferable that candidates for this position will have attained the rank of professor in the College of Consumer and Family Sciences.  Advance associate professors who are near promotion will also be considered.  Successful candidates must have an interest in and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and international programs, along with developing leadership and administrative skills in higher education.

Application Procedure: Committee review of applications will begin November 12, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.  Applications and nominations should be addressed to Dr. Karen Zotz, Chair of the Search Advisory Committee for CFS Associate Dean for Diversity and International Programs, c/o Linda Bryant.  Applications should be sent electronically to bryantlk@purdue.edu and include a 1-2 page letter/statement of interest along with a CV.

The Department of Child Development and Family Studies at Purdue University invites applications for multiple tenured or tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level with specialization in family studies starting August 2007.  We are particularly interested in building on our strengths in families and health (including mental health), work and family, family policy, and related areas.  We seek candidates whose research and teaching in the area of family studies will make a substantive contribution to the department of Child Development & Family Studies at Purdue.  All interested family or relationships researchers should apply.

Requirements:  The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including seeking internal and external funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and participating in service and outreach activities. 

Qualifications:  Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in family studies or a closely related field.  Evidence of strong research and teaching is required.

Application Procedure: Evaluation of candidates will begin November 15, 2006, and will continue until the positions are filled.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, and reprints to: Dan Mroczek, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Child Development & Family Studies, Purdue University, 1200 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2020.  Questions may be addressed to dmroczek@purdue.edu.