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
• Foods & Nutrition
• Consumer Sciences & Retailing
• Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, Tourism Management

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 Department of Consumer Sciences and Retailing (CSR) at Purdue University is seeking a Department Head to provide leadership for a multi-talented and diverse group of faculty and professionals.  The salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The department head appointment is a twelve-month position.  The preferred start date is July 1, 2008.

Qualifications:  The candidate must have an earned doctorate, and a distinguished record of significant research, scholarly accomplishments, professional service, and teaching.  The candidate should show a demonstrated record of effective leadership.  The candidate must currently hold the rank of full professor and/or have the credentials appropriate for a rank of full professor at Purdue University.  In keeping with the strategic goals of the university, the college, and the department, the candidate must show willingness to support the increasing need for effective corporate and alumni development.

Application Procedure: Initial screening of applications will begin January 1, 2008 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified.  Applicants should send a letter of application, complete vita, evidence of accomplishments that reflect success, or potential success, at departmental leadership, along with the names and email addresses of three professional references to:  Dr. Ray Kavanaugh, Search Committee Chair, Professor and Head; Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management; 700 West State Street; West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059.  We encourage questions and/or concerns at any point.  Please feel free to contact Dr. Kavanaugh at raphaelk@purdue.edu.

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.

Assistant/Associate Professor, College of Consumer and Family Sciences, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University

Requirements:  The successful candidate will plan, direct, maintain, and evaluate the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD) to meet Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) requirements and conduct an independent and/or collaborative research program.  S/he will teach CPD courses including managing supervised practice in multiple facilities and maintain professional profile of activities related to research agenda and the CPD while maintaining an active publication record in peer reviewed journals.  Departmental/School/University activities include recruitment, advising and outreach as well as other committees assigned and/or elected.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. degree in Nutrition or related field and R.D. credential required.  Evidence of a well developed independent and/or collaborative research program in an area which fits within the signature research areas of the department.  Experience and competence in college level teaching, dietetics and postdoctoral research experience are desired.  Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills should be demonstrated.

Application Procedure: Applications including curriculum vitae, letter of application describing how qualifications fit the position (to include teaching philosophy and research interests), and names of three people from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited (applicant will be contacted before recommendations are solicited) should be submitted to Jon Story, Chair, CPD Search Committee, Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, 700 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059.  Telephone: 765-494-6843; Fax: 765-494-0906; Email:jastory@purdue.edu.  Review of applications open now and will continue until the position is filled.  Desirable start date: not later than July 1, 2008.

The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University is seeking high quality, high energy individuals to become a part of one of the leading Hospitality Programs in the country. 

Requirements: The successful applicant will: Collaborate with leading Lodging scholars in the Lodging Research Center; Be an integral part of the success of our undergraduate students; Be provided with resources of an endowed Professorship; Mentor new and upcoming assistant professors; Mentor and be research advisors for our leading and award-winning graduate students.

Qualifications:  Terminal Degree in Hospitality curriculum or related field with a focus in Lodging Operations, Strategic Management, or financial accounting.  The successful applicant will have: Attained Associate or Professor rank at comparable research university; Management experience in lodging operations and viable contact with leading lodging companies; Cutting edge research portfolio in Lodging and related Management areas.

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

Dr. William Jaffe, Chairperson of Search Committee, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University, 700 West State Street, Stone Hall Room 102, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059.  Fax: (765) 494-0321.  Please send questions to Dr. William Jaffe at jaffew@purdue.edu; (765) 494-8321.

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. 

Applicants are sought for a tenure-track research/teaching position at the assistant, associate or full professor level at Purdue University.  It will be a joint position in the Departments of Food and Nutrition (primary) and either Food Science or Psychology (secondary).  The successful candidate is expected to establish a research program related to sensory, metabolic or neural signals related to feeding.  Preference will be given to applicants with interests and expertise in one of the following areas: energy balance, metabolism, fitness; bone health; or botanicals.  An emphasis in the former area is particularly desired because of a recent University-based emphasis on cluster hires in obesity research and newly established Ingestive Behavior Research Center (IBRC).  Collaborations with faculty in existing strong program areas of appetite, chemosensory function, energy balance, neurobiology, behavior, bioactive peptides and/or functional foods is expected.

Requirements:  Establish a research program related to sensory, metabolic or neural signals related to feeding.

Qualifications:  Include a record of scholarly activity as evidenced by publications and successful grantsmanship.  Ph.D required.

Application Procedure: Initial screening of applications will begin January, 2007 and continue until a successful applicant is identified.  The application, including: 1) a description of current and planned scholarly activities; 2) a curriculum vitae; and 3) the names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of three persons willing to serve as references, should be mailed to: Richard D. Mattes, M.P.H., Ph.D., R. D.; Search Committee Chair; Department of Foods and Nutrition; 1264 Stone Hall; Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059; Phone: 765-494-0662; Fax: 765- 494-0674; mattes@purdue.edu.

The Department of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position (10-month) at the assistant, associate or full professor level.  Expectations of the applicant will include establishment of an independent research program related to the departmental signature areas of Bone Health, Botanicals, Energy Balance or other nutrition related area (e.g., cancer prevention, food safety/toxicology). The candidate must also have an interest in the development/supervision of outreach activities (e.g., community intervention/assessment, program evaluation).

Requirements:  Establish independent research program related to Bone Health, Botanicals or Energy Balance or other nutrition-related area. Interest in development/supervision of outreach activities.

Qualifications: Ph.D., record of scholarly activity (Publications and successful grantsmanship) and involvement in uni ersity outreach programs.

Application Procedure: Initial screening of applications will begin January 1, 2007, and continue until a successful applicant is identified.  The application, including 1) a description of current and planned scholarly activities and involvement in university outreach programs; 2) a curriculum vitae; and the names addresses, email and telephone numbers of three persons willing to serve as references, should be mailed to: Richard D. Mattes, M.P.H., Ph.D., R.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Foods and Nutrition, 1264 Stone Hall, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059, Phone: 765-494-0662, Fax: 765-494-0674, mattes@purdue.edu.