The Purdue Polytechnic Institute has embarked on an unprecedented transformation that will offer extraordinary opportunities to Purdue students and faculty. As a result, the College has multiple open faculty positions at all ranks in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technologies, Computer and Information Technology, Computer Graphics Technology, Construction Management Technology, Aviation Technologies, Leadership and Innovation Studies and related areas. All areas of research emphasis within these departments are of interest to the College, but candidates that can contribute to the following research focus areas are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Robotics/Manufacturing/Autonomy/Cyber-Physical Systems
- Bio-Inspired Sustainability
- Closed-Loop Healthcare and related Biotechnologies
- Cyber-Human Systems and Human-Centered Computing
- Technology Education
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Designated as a Purdue Move in 2013 by the university president and board of trustees, the transformation will touch all parts of the College – curricula, learning/teaching methods, learning spaces, student assessments, use-inspired research, industry and community engagement, and nearly every fiber of the college’s culture.
The breadth and depth of the transformation will (1) prepare graduates who are not only more capable of meeting the evolving needs of industries and communities, but who have a thirst for life-long learning and recognize the opportunities and challenges that technology brings society, (2) a learning environment that is not only more student-centered with ground-breaking teaching/learning techniques, but one that includes faculty mentoring and competency-based programs, 3-year degrees, and other learning approaches giving students greater flexibility and autonomy in pursuing their personal interests, and (3) expanded research and global engagement that is not only inspired by and more closely tied to the needs of industry and communities, but that also infuses innovation and entrepreneurship and integrates those skills into the learning environment. Indeed, the opportunity to make bold improvements is so great, and the support from the University is so strong, that the Purdue Polytechnic's transformation may very well forge a path for others in higher education.
We realize that to support this level of transformation we need to think big and take risks. We are looking for faculty who are motivated to co-teach and co-investigate with faculty within the college as well as faculty from Liberal Arts and other disciplines on campus in a student-centered environment. In addition, we are seeking strong leadership types with proven professional experiences to support academic program implementation at strategic global locations. Successful candidates should possess specific competencies and demonstrated expertise in multicultural settings. If you hold a PhD or equivalent degree and have an interest in leading change in Technology Education, we want to hear from you.
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