Visiting Assistant Professor in Organizational Leadership
The Department of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University Fort Wayne (http://www.pfw.edu) seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor with a specialization in leadership, organizational behavior, and/or Human Resource Management effective August 19, 2024. The position is for two years, with renewal for the second year contingent upon performance and funding availability. In addition to teaching, the selected candidate will be expected to serve on campus committees (predominantly at the departmental level).
Qualifications
Required:
- PhD/terminal degree or ABD in leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management, industrial/organizational psychology or closely related field.
- Exceptional candidates with a master's degree in the relevant fields who have extensive work and/or teaching experience may be considered.
Preferred:
- Prior college-level teaching experience and/or relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated success in teaching face-to-face, and/or hybrid, and/or online courses.
Possible Courses
Class assignments (4/4 load) may include Introduction to Organizational Behavior, Applied Leadership, Leadership Process, Conference Leadership, Training and Development, Human Resource Issues or others that align with selected candidate's discipline and corresponding department needs.
Application Information
Application materials will be accepted immediately and position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vita
- A 1-2 page teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- List of three references with contact information
Please apply at https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/. Candidates invited for a campus interview will be expected to deliver a 45-minute instructional presentation.
About Us
The Organizational Leadership Department at Purdue University Fort Wayne's goal is simple: To develop leaders capable of driving positive change in businesses and organizations within our community and beyond. We equip our students with the skills needed to influence organizational success so they can ultimately make a meaningful contribution to the global marketplace.
The department is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including research, teaching and service/engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. A check of criminal conviction records will be made for employment in this position. Position contingent on available funding. Purdue will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Should you have any questions, please contact the Search and Screen Committee Chair:
Michael Kirchner, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Office: Neff Hall 258
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone: (260) 481-6539
Email: kirchnem@pfw.edu
Paresh Mishra, Ph.D.
Chair & Associate Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Office: Neff Hall 288 B
Phone: (260) 481-6415