Job Summary
The Honors College at Purdue University seeks an innovative teacher-researcher to join Blue Sky Lab, a
new center for the development of interdisciplinary, inclusive, and collaborative honors pedagogy.
Specialty open; candidates must demonstrate interdisciplinary range and experience with innovative
pedagogy. Ph.D. required and public engagement experience preferred. 1-1 teaching load plus strong
emphasis on program development. Duties include working with Blue Sky team to develop SOTL
research, community engagement coursework, and summer institutes for community college students.
Applicants should demonstrate commitment to working with a diverse student population.
The two-year appointment begins August 2022. 10-month position. Salary based on education and
experience. For more information about the Honors College, see www.purdue.edu.honorscollege.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in any field is required, as is demonstrated teaching excellence. Experience in leading projectbased
courses and engaged research is a plus.
Application Process
Please send: (1) a letter of application detailing disciplinary training and research and how you can
contribute to an interdisciplinary SOTL center; (2) a C.V.; (3) a dossier with three letters of reference.
Send your materials with desired position clearly marked to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, Purdue
University-Honors College, Honors College and Residences, 101 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906,
or electronically to sahardebeck@purdue.edu. Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr.
Emily Allen, Director of Blue Sky Lab, at elallen@purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin
immediately. A background check will be required for employment in this position.
About the University
Purdue University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively
encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. The Honors College is
committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We value input of multiple viewpoints
and perspectives across the university; our goal is to create an academic community that is rich with
cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully
committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
