Limited Term Lecturer, Behavioral Sciences

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of post -MSW practice experience preferably in substance abuse/deaddiction

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills and willingness and ability to work in a collaborative setting
• Demonstrated experience teaching at the college level or relevant professional experience

Department Profile

The Behavioral Sciences department is one of the most intellectually diverse at PNW, and is comprised of several undergraduate (behavioral sciences, criminal justice, sociology, social work) and graduate programs (couple and family therapy, social work) with over 300 undergraduate majors.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants should submit the following: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) list of three professional references.

A background check will be required for employment in this position. Employment would begin on August 17, 2026, and continue on a semester basis.

Additional Information

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

 

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.

FLSA Status
Exempt