Below the listing of the specific departments within the College of Education, you will find the most current job postings.

• Administration
  • Associate Vice Provost/Executive Director
• Educational Studies
  • Assistant/Associate Professor
  • Assistant/Associate Professor School Counseling
  • Assistant Professor of Literacy & Language
  • Assistant Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Professor, Applied Measurement/Educational Research Methodology
  • Assistant Professor, Cultural Foundations
  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Asst/Assoc Professor in Educational Leadership program area
• Curriculum & Instruction
  • Professor of Mathematics Education
  • Continuing Lecturer in Social Studies Education
  • Asst/Assoc Clinical Professor
  • Asst/Assoc Clinical Professor

Requirements: The Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University invites applications for appointment to a 10-month tenure track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor.  The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate courses in measurement and research methodology; maintain an active program of research and scholarship; pursue external funding to support research and training; advise and mentor graduate students; work collaboratively and provide consultation and service on educational measurement and evaluation to colleagues in the department and university.

Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in the area of educational measurement
• Evidence of experience in educational applications of measurement such as (but not limited to) content area and classroom assessments, large-scale assessment and educational accountability systems, or the use of technology in assessment
• Knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods
• Evidence of scholarly productivity
• Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have a proven record of scholarship, teaching and engagement consistent with Purdue University standards for appointment at that rank <http://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/faculty/promotion.html>

Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of scholarship including publications in peer-reviewed journals, prior extra-mural funding, and the ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues and other partners such as school districts, state departments of education or testing companies.  Evidence of effective teaching in educational measurement, research methods or evaluation at the college level is desired.

Application:  Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a philosophy of teaching, and a statement of professional goals relative to the College of Education strategic plan (http://www.education.purdue.edu/sp/PDF  Folders/COE  SPLAN  2009-2014  Final  09-04-09.pdf), to Dr. Ala Samarapungavan, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG 100 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 (765-494-7321, ala@purdue.edu).

Requirements: The Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in its recently reaccredited CACREP-approved School Counseling program, beginning fall 2010.  Responsibilities include teaching core counseling courses, research, supervision, service, and sharing program leadership.  This is a new position.  The Purdue School Counseling program, a recent recipient of the NCACES Outstanding Innovation in Counselor Education Award, is a dynamic program with selective admissions; small, full-time cohorts; and exciting international partnerships, including an ongoing collaboration with a Dutch university.  Almost all students participate in additional grant-funded professional-growth opportunities.

Qualifications: Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in counseling or a related field, preferably from a CACREP-approved program; have professional experience in P-12 schools; and demonstrate history of or potential for scholarly productivity and external funding for interdisciplinary school-based research.  Candidates should be committed to comprehensive developmental programming to support academic, career, emotional, and social development in diverse populations of children and adolescents.  Also of interest are experience with program leadership and openness to applying technology in counselor education.  Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have proven record of scholarship, teaching and engagement consistent with Purdue University standards for appointment at that rank http://www.purdue.edu/provost/shtml/promotion.html.

Application:  Review of applications will begin December 15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.  Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, a philosophy of teaching, and a statement of professional goals relative to the College of Education strategic plan (http://www.education.purdue.edu/sp/PDF  Folders/ COE  SPLAN  2009-2014  Final  09-04-09.pdf), to Dr. Carrie Wachter Morris and Dr. Jean Peterson, Co Chairs, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG, 100 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 (765-494-9625, carrie.wachter@gmail.com; jeanp@purdue.edu).

Requirements: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University seeks an assistant professor of literacy and language education with a background in elementary literacy instruction.  This is a 10-month, tenure-track position starting August 17, 2010.  The faculty member will be required to: Teach and provide leadership for an undergraduate literacy course in the Elementary Teacher Education Program, recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students and contribute to the development of graduate programs in Literacy and Language Education, establish and maintain a clearly defined research agenda and a strong record of research and scholarly productivity as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and acquire external funding in support of research and/or engagement activities.  Opportunities exist for the following:  development of online courses; involvement with current initiatives in STEM, rural, and international/global education; and cross-disciplinary collaborations within the College of Education, the University, and K-12 schools.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Literacy Education with concentration in elementary reading instruction is preferred; however, doctorates in other relevant disciplines will also be considered.  Other requirements include successful K-12 classroom teaching experience and demonstrated ability or potential to obtain external funding for research and/or engagement activities.  Preference will be given to individuals who focus on one or more of the following multiple literacies, writing instruction, content area literacy, and diverse learners.  Other desired qualifications include evidence of an ability to work collaboratively, demonstrated teaching effectiveness, and successful participation in university/public school partnerships.  Candidates will experience working with diverse learners are encourages to apply.

Application:  Review of applications begins December 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send (1) a letter a application describing how well your qualifications fit the position description (2) a statement of your research activity and interests; (3) two representative reprints or other examples of research-based writing; (4) a curriculum vitae; (5) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (6) three letters of reference submitted by the writer under separate cover to:

Professor carol J. Hopkins, Chair

Literacy and Language Education Search

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

100 N. University Street

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

If you prefer, these materials may be submitted electronically to:  hainesg@purdue.edu

Requirements: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University seeks a mathematics educator at open rank. Preference will be given to candidates who qualify for associate professor or professor.  This is an academic year, tenure track position, with possible summer work.  Responsibilities include conducting research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematics education, advising graduate students, and participating in institutional engagement activities.  Pursuit of external funding is expected.  Opportunities include: Participation in research and engagement projects associated with CRESME, the I-STEM Resource Network, and the Discovery Learning Center, and participating in cross-disciplinary collaborations within the College of Education, across the university, and in K-12 schools.

Qualifications: We seek a mathematics educator who will play a leadership role on growing the mathematics education program and developing innovate programs and projects in conjunction with the College of Education, College of Science, Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Mathematics Education (CRESME), I-STEM Resource Network, and Discovery Learning Center.  We seek a person who demonstrates or exhibits strong potential to establish a dynamic record of research and external funding in mathematics education.  The successful candidate will enhance our existing multi-talented community of faculty members who represent a variety of disciplinary perspectives, educational settings, and cutting-edge lines of research.  A doctorate in mathematics education or related field is required, as is an active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience.  School mathematics teaching experience, graduate-level study in mathematics, and/or a focus on elementary mathematics education are preferred.  A successful candidate at the associate or professor level will be a forward-looking, collaborative leader who will guide the development of a strong mathematics teacher education program.

Application:   Review of applications begins November 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.  Starting date: August 17, 2010.  Send: (1) a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience; (2) statement or research activity and interest; (3) reprints or writing samples of up to three publications that highlights your research; (4) three letters of recommendation; and (5) a curriculum vitae to

            Prof. John R. Staver, Chair

            Mathematics Education Search

            Purdue University

            Department of Curriculum & Instruction

            Beering Hall 4108

            100 North University Street

            West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098

The Center for Literacy Education and Research (CLEAR) seeks a professional with an expertise in K-12 reading and literacy arts who is interested in extensive involvement in dynamic partnerships with schools at a Partnership in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) University Training Center.

Requirements: The position responsibilities include: conducting specialized professional training, including all Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy initiatives, such as Comprehensive Intervention Model, Literacy Coach Specialist; Developing and conduction targeting professional development sessions in partnership with schools and districts to foster quality teacher performance in a variety of topic areas; participating in partnerships and leadership activities with local, state and national entities; developing materials for information, recruitment, etc, for Center exposure.

Qualifications:   Experience in classroom instruction, adult professional development, and/or teacher education is required.  Proven or demonstrated potential for skillful program implementation is strongly desired. The applicant must have leadership skills.  An earned master’s degree with a specialization in literacy or related areas is required.

Application:  Review of applications will begin April 25, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, vita and the names and contact information of three references to: Search for Clinical Appointment in the Center for Literacy Education and Research, c/o Gina Haines, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

The Center for Literacy Education and Research (CLEAR) seeks a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor for a 9 month, non-tenure track appointment.

Requirements: The position responsibilities include: conducting specialized professional training, including all Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy initiatives, such as Comprehensive Intervention Model, Literacy Coach Specialist; Developing and conduction targeting professional development sessions in partnership with schools and districts to foster quality teacher performance in a variety of topic areas; recruiting and advising graduate students for participation in the Center; developing an inquiry program and disseminating results and ongoing findings in publications, presentations, and other local, state and national outlets.

Qualifications: A strong background in literacy processing and assessment who is interested in extensive involvement in dynamic partnerships with schools at Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) University Training Center.   Experience in classroom instruction, adult professional development, and/or teacher education is required.  Proven or demonstrated potential for participation in educational inquiry, program implementation, and grant-writing is strongly desired.  The applicant must have leadership skills.  An earned doctorate with a specialization in literacy or related areas is required.

Application:  Review of applications will begin April 25, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, vita and the names and contact information of three references to: Search for Clinical Appointment in the Center for Literacy Education and Research, c/o Gina Haines, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Purdue University invites applications for a part-time Continuing Lecturer position beginning August 17, 2009.  This position is a non-tenure track, academic year position that is renewable each year.

Requirements: Duties will include coordinating placement and supervision of social studies student teachers and assisting faculty with program implementation and improvement.  There may be opportunities for teaching, e.g., social studies methods.  Duties will involve no less than half-time employment each semester, but may be increased in a given semester depending on available work.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a master’s degree in Education or related field, have a minimum of three years of secondary teaching experience, and have a minimum of three years of experience supervising student teachers in the social studies field.  Must be committed to excellence in teaching and teacher education.

Application:  Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2009 and will continue until the position if filled.  Applicants can apply electronically be sending a curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and qualifications, and the names and contact information of at least three references, as Word or PDF file to hainesg@purdue.edu.

The Department of Educational studies (www.edst.purdue.edu) invite applications for an assistant or associate professor position in the Educational Leadership program area. 

Requirements: Must have a background or interest in engaging with and conducting research on small and rural school issues.  The successful candidate will show outstanding potential for establishing a productive research program, attaining external funding, teaching and mentoring graduate students, and contributing to PELISARS ( Purdue ‘s Educational Leadership Initiative for Small and Rural Schools) research and related projects.  Experience with offering on-line and distance education courses is desirable. 

Qualifications: Applicants must have a doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field.  Administrative experience in P-12 is desirable.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin November 28, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, curriculum vita, letters from three references, philosophy of teaching, statement of professional goals and a sample publication to Drs. Marilyn Hirth and William McInerney, Co-Chairs, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG, 100 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47906-2098 (765-494-7299, mahirth@purdue.edu, bmcinern@purdue.edu). 

Requirements:  The P-12 Engagement Center will be a highly visible portal to P-12 outreach initiatives on campus and serve to meet rapidly evolving education needs in Indiana and beyond.  The Associate Vice Provost P-12 Engagement will be involved in the creation and launch of this center, including establishing a vision and setting priorities for Purdue’s P-12 engagement agenda.  The Center will be expected to help transform educational research into innovative partnerships and effective practices in P-12 communities.  The Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director will have a faculty appointment in an appropriate academic program in the College of Education.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., the academic credentials for appointment to the rank of Professor, and preferably work experience that demonstrates the following:  creative and visionary leadership, and a passion for work in P-12 education; successful collaborations with a wide variety of stakeholders, including those in P-12 education as well as those in higher education; experience working with interdisciplinary discovery, learning, and/or engagement projects; a successful record of scholarship and funded program of research; and excellent communication and public relations skills.

Application Procedure: To receive full consideration, submit electronically a letter of interest that outlines specific qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references and their postal/email addresses and phone numbers.  Applications should be emailed to Dr. Vic Lechtenberg, vll@purdue.edu.   Screening of applications will begin on December 3, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Purdue University Department of Educational Studies invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track, academic year) in Applied Measurement & Research Methodology.

Requirements:   The successful candidate will have expertise in program evaluation, classical and modern test theories, and multivariate statistical analysis, SAS, and in some specific area in quantitative/psychometric methods, such as longitudinal designs, skills diagnosis, or large-scale assessment. 

Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in education, psychology, or statistics in the area of measurement and quantitative research methods.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin October 30, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled.  Send a letter of application (including teaching and research interests), curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, reprints of representative publications, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Susan Maller, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in the educational Leadership Program.

Requirements:    Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategic educational leadership, administration and supervision of elementary and secondary schools, school facility planning and management, or school law. 

Qualifications:  Applicants must have; doctorate in educational leadership or a closely related field, administrative experience in P-12 schools is desirable.

Application Procedure: Review of applications begins November 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send letters of application, C.V., letters from three references, philosophy of teaching, statement of professional goals and a sample publication to Drs. Marilyn Hirth and William McInerney, Co-Chairs, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG, 100 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 (765-494-7299, mahirth@purdue.edu, bmcinern@purdue.edu).

The College of Education Department of Educational Studies invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Measurement and/or Educational Research Methodology.

Requirements:  Applicants at the Associate Professor level must have a proven record of publication, extramural funding, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.  Candidates will have the opportunity to have formal affiliations with several Purdue units, including the Purdue University Psychometric Instruction Laboratory (PUPIL), Discovery Learning Center (DLC), Assessment Research Center (ARC), and Center for Research and Engagement in Science and Math Education (CRESME).

This is a 10-month tenure track position primarily in the Department of Educational Studies.  Starting date will be August 13, 2007.  Responsibilities include:

• Developing funded research and engagement projects.
• Developing/maintaining a research program and disseminating results and ongoing findings via publications and presentations to local, state, national, and international education agencies and professional organizations.
• Providing methodological research support across the College and University.
• Teaching introductory and advanced evaluation methods courses in the Educational Psychology/Measurement Programs.
• Recruiting and advising graduate students, contributing to the graduate program.
• Participating in collaborative and leadership activities with local, state, national, and international entities.
• Working on initiatives as part of the Discovery Learning Center on campus.

Qualifications:  The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for a position in applied measurement/educational research methodology as part of the College of Education’s strategic focus on interfacing with the Discovery Learning Center (DLC) and participating in campus-wide initiatives in science, math, technology and engineering education (see http://www.education.purdue.edu/about/strategic_plan.html).  We are interested in candidates with expertise in statistics and/or educational research methods, and an emphasis on program evaluation and assessment.  We prefer candidates with a background and focus that balances quantitative and qualitative approaches in program evaluation research.  We will also look favorable on candidates with expertise in multivariate statistical analysis, longitudinal designs, or mixed methods designs.  At the time of hire, the applicants should hold a doctorate in Educational Psychology, Educational Research Methods, Measurement/Psychometrics, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled.  Send a letter of application, transcripts (assistant level only), vita, statement of teaching and research interests, reprints of up to three publications and three letters of reference to:  Dr. Jeffrey W. Gilger, Chair, Applied Measurement/Education Research Methodology Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098.

The Department of Educational Studies (http://www.edst.purdue.edu) at Purdue University invites applications for an assistant professor position (tenure-track, academic year) in Cultural Foundations, with a specialization in Latino studies and qualitative research methods.  A specialty area in sociology, anthropology, migration and immigration studies, policy studies, or global education is also desirable.  The College of Education has launched an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan that may be viewed at www.education.purdue.edu/pages/soe-sp/.  Purdue University has expressed a growing commitment to Latino students and faculty.  There is a new Latino Cultural Center on campus (http://www.purdue.edu/LCC/), while the American Studies Department (http://www.cla.purdue.edu/american-studies), with which the Cultural Foundations professors have faculty affiliation, continues to attract students in Latino/a Studies and will feature several events on Latino/a Studies in its annual Symposia series.

Requirements:  The successful candidate will show outstanding potential for (a) a productive program of research, (b) the ability to attract external funding, (c) teaching and contributions to the graduate program in Cultural Foundations, and (d) building collaborations within Purdue and with other universities.

Qualifications:  Cultural Foundations, with a specialization in Latino studies and qualitative research methods.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin November 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.  Send letters of application, graduate transcripts, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a sample publication to: Professor Anne Meis Knupfer, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Studies, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098.

The Department of Educational Studies invites applications for an academic year continuing lecturer position to begin August 14, 2006.

Requirements:  Primary responsibilities are (a) to provide instruction in introductory educational psychology and/or special education courses and (b) to coordinate the field experiences and recitation sections for the learning and motivation/inclusive classroom block of the undergraduate teacher education program.

            Essential Duties:

• Teach EDPS 235 Learning and Motivation and/or EDPS 265 Inclusive Classroom.
• Coordinate all teacher education Block II instructional activity, field experiences, and recitation sections.
• Coordinate conduct of Block II candidate assessment.

Qualifications:  Applicants should hold a doctorate in educational psychology, special education, or other discipline directly related to teacher education.

            Essential Qualities:

• Doctorate in educational psychology or special education.
• Ability to teach undergraduate courses in learning and motivation and/or inclusive classrooms.
• Ability to manage a large instructional staff.
• Ability to communicate with public school colleagues, teacher education students, and College of Education faculty and staff.

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin July 28, 2006.  Send a letter of application describing qualifications, vita, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Kevin R. Kelly, Ph.D., Search Chair, Department of Educational Studies, Purdue University, 100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098.

The Purdue University Department of Educational Studies invites applications for an assistant professor position (tenure-track, academic year) in its APA accredited Counseling Psychology doctoral program, beginning Fall 2006.  The Department is actively seeking to diversity its faculty.  Purdue’s Counseling Psychology program is competitive in admissions, prioritizes research, incorporates diversity, and focuses on traditional and emerging counseling psychology issues in a collaborative and collegial atmosphere.  Faculty work closely with students in research supervision.  See program details at: http://www.edst.purdue.edu/cd/psycholoyg/main.html.  The College of Education has launched an ambitious and comprehensive strategic plan that may be viewed at: http://www.education.purdue.edu/pages/soe-sp/.

Requirements:  The ideal candidate will have previous faculty experience in a higher education setting.  We also seek applicants with scholarly interests related to college student and young adult development.

Qualifications:  Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in counseling psychology from an APA accredited program.  The successful candidate will show outstanding potential for (a) establishing a productive program of research, (b) attracting external funding, (c) teaching core counseling psychology courses, (d) mentoring doctoral student scholarship, and (e) building successful collaboration within Purdue and with other Universities.

Application Procedure:  Review of applications will begin April 1, 2006.  Send letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and sample publications to Dr. Carole Pistole, Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG, 100 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098, 765-494-9744, pistole@purdue.edu.