Faculty Hiring

Purdue University is committed to equal access and equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

The University recognizes that the entire academic enterprise is strengthened by enlarging its community of well-qualified faculty members, increasing recognized academic accomplishments, and providing academic role models for its students and junior faculty. It is our hope that this information will contribute to the University’s effort to recruit and retain excellent faculty members.

International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Scholar Services (ISS) provides appropriate services and support to international clientele and various University departments and offices. Click the link below to access faculty recruitment-related information pertaining to work visa sponsorship, permanent residence sponsorship, sponsorship considerations when drafting and posting advertisements, and more.

Human Resources Online Training and Resources

Human Resources provides various faculty recruitment and on-boarding resources. Click the link below to learn more about the trainings, support and resources available to faculty members and support staff related to Success Factors and the faculty hiring process.

Faculty Affairs

Faculty Affairs actively promotes faculty hiring, career development, retention, and conflict resolution, as well as internal and external faculty awards and honors. Click the link below to access resources related to the faculty recruitment process, faculty policies, promotion and tenure, and more.

Recruiting Excellent Faculty

Recruiting Excellent Faculty: A Practical Guide (REF Guide) sets forth the recommended practices and requisite forms to use in effectuating Purdue University’s commitment to equal access and equal employment opportunity. It is our hope that this manual will contribute to the University’s effort to recruit and retain excellent faculty members. Click the link below to access the REF Guide.

The newly-developed Recruiting Excellent Faculty (REF) online training is now available. This training is essential to equip committee members with the skills and knowledge to conduct efficient, effective, and compliant searches. Click the link below to access the REF training and REF Guide.