Lecturer/Field Coordinator

Job Summary

The College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue University Northwest announces an exciting opportunity to apply for a Lecturer/Field Coordinator position in our CAEP accredited School of Education and Counseling and School program to start August 2027. The successful candidate will teach in the Elementary and Secondary education programs and support field placements each semester.

Position Responsibilities & Description

In addition to teaching one foundations level course and overseeing the student teachers, the Field Coordinator serves as the primary liaison between the School of Education, partner schools, and teacher candidates to ensure high-quality field and clinical experiences. This position coordinates student placements, cultivates and maintains partnerships with school districts, supports teacher candidates throughout their field experiences, and monitors program effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching: Teach one foundations level course (based on experience and expertise) and oversee Student Teaching semester

• Field Coordinator: Coordinate and secure field and clinical placements for teacher candidates.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with school districts and community educational organizations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, university supervisors, and school administrators.

• Organize orientations, training, and communications related to field experiences.

• Monitor candidate progress and address concerns during field placements.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support accreditation, licensure, and program reporting requirements.

• Support continuous quality improvement efforts to ensure effective and meaningful clinical experiences for teacher candidates.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate degree from an accredited program in Education or related field

• Minimum of 3 years as a K-12 teacher

• Licensed as a teacher in the state of Indiana (license does not have to be current)

Preferred Experience:

• Supervision of preservice teachers

• Teaching education courses at university level

• Field Coordinator Experience (working with principals, placing teacher candidates)

• Experience in administrative role (s)

University Profile

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, IN, and its branch campus in Westville, IN. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

College Profile

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:

• Behavioral Sciences

• Communication and Creative Arts

• English and World Languages

• History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics

• Psychology

• School of Education & Counseling

The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region.

School of Education and Counseling Profile

The School of Education and Counseling serves over 300 students in undergraduate education programs (elementary and secondary) and graduate program in counseling education. Degrees from these majors lead to careers as K-12 teachers, special education specialists, and mental health and school counselors. All candidates are prepared to receive licensure following successful completion.

Application Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for three references. In the cover letter, please include your teaching philosophy. All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Position inquiries may be addressed to Search Chair Dr. Grace Pigozzi at pigozzi@pnw.edu

Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

FLSA Status

Exempt