Purdue University is actively seeking faculty to expand its interdisciplinary capacity for research on P–12 mathematical learning and cognition. Building on existing strengths across departments in the Colleges of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Science, this initiative will advance understanding of the processes and contexts that shape P–12 learners’ mathematical understanding, reasoning, problem solving, and positive mathematical dispositions. The faculty hired through this initiative will contribute to theory and empirical research on mathematical learning, reasoning, and cognition, with implications for educational research, practice, and policy. The Colleges of Education, Health and Human Sciences, and Science at Purdue University invite applications for multiple, tenure-track, positions at the level of assistant or associate professor to join the P-12 Mathematical Learning and Cognition Initiative.
Please find full Cluster hire position announcement and descriptions for the Assistant/Associate Tenure-track lines here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Professor-Assistant/44755-en_US/
Please find full Cluster hire position announcement descriptions for the Full Professor Tenure-track lines here: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Professor/44756-en_US/
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to Professor David J. Purpura, Search Chair, at purpura@purdue.edu.
2) Visiting Assistant Professor Faculty Position of Educational Psychology
Department of Educational Studies, College of Education, Purdue University
Job Position Description
The Department of Educational Studies (www.edst.purdue.edu) at Purdue University invites applications for a one-year on campus Visiting Assistant Professor position in Educational Psychology to begin in August 2027, with the potential for extension for a second year. The ideal candidate will have scholarly and applied interests in educational psychology, with a focus on cognition, learning, development, and/or motivation contextualized in educational settings, such as classroom and/or informal learning environments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications include a Doctorate in educational psychology or a closely related area by the position start date (e.g., Learning Sciences, Applied Developmental Psychology).
- Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but they must have their doctoral degree conferred prior to starting in August 2027.
- Research experience and interests relevant to educational psychology, which might include topics such as learner cognitive development, teacher quality, learner scaffolds, self-regulated learning, collaborative processes, identity, among others.
- Previous and sustained engagement in research as evidenced by publications, conference proceedings and presentations, and experience with a variety of research projects.
- Prior experience in teaching educational psychology-relevant courses within undergraduate and/or graduate preparation programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collaborative experience.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students in research.
Applications
The full advertisement, application requirements, and submission instructions can be found at:
https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-in-Educational-Psychology/44392-en_US/
For more information, contact Dr. Toni Kempler Rogat, Search Chair (trogat@purdue.edu)
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Equal opportunity
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.