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Lecturer Position in Public Health at Purdue University

The Department of Public Health in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) seeks applicants with expertise in epidemiology and/or biostatistics for a new lecturer position. This position will have primary responsibilities for teaching in our Master of Public Health (MPH) programs (residential and online), as well as working in partnership with our excellent faculty, lecturers, and staff in our other degree programs (https://hhs.purdue.edu/research/departmental-research/department-of-public-health-research/). Course coverage areas may include: introductory biostatistics, applied regression, introductory epidemiology, randomized control trials, public health surveillance, and those needed by the academic unit.

The department provides exceptional undergraduate and graduate education and currently serves over 150 undergraduate students and 230 graduate students. Degree programs include the BS, MS, and PhD in Public Health, an online Master of Health Administration (MHA) (currently in CAHME Candidacy Status), and a CEPH-accredited residential and online MPH. Our MPH program currently has concentrations in: Community Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctorate in public health, epidemiology, statistics or biostatistics, or a closely related field.

The Department of Public Health at Purdue University

Purdue’s Department of Public Health is committed to improving the health of populations worldwide through excellence and innovation in discovery, learning, and engagement. Health is for all people, all the time, and it starts with the work we do every day to prepare students and advance public health knowledge and practice. As the newest department in the College of Health and Human Sciences, Public Health benefits from rich interdisciplinary collaborations with departments such as Nursing, Nutrition Science, Health Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies, and Psychological Sciences. The College is the third largest at Purdue, with over 350 faculty and 6,000 students.

Purdue University

Purdue University, Indiana’s land-grant institution, is located in West Lafayette, IN, with a campus enrollment exceeding 50,000 students. U.S. News & World Report (2024) ranked Purdue among the Top Ten Most Innovative Universities in America, and the Greater Lafayette area was recently ranked #1 among 200 U.S. metro areas for career opportunities.

Application Procedure

Applicants should provide: (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete CV, (3) a statement of teaching and mentoring which describes experience and philosophy, and (4) at least three names of references with contact information.

The appointment is expected to begin in August 2026, or a later date subject to negotiation.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Cody Mullen, Search Chair, at cjmullen@purdue.edu.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

About Purdue University- Department of Public Health

About the Department Following five years of growth, Purdue’s Public Health program was elevated to become the Department of Public Health, which is now expanding its enrollment, faculty and training options. The Department is committed to conducting outstanding research, educating students in a diverse and inclusive environment, and promoting health through engagement with the public. The Department is home to 21 tenured/tenure-track and clinical faculty and limited term lecturers, 174 residential and online graduate students, and over 170 undergraduate students. The new faculty hires are designed to support planned growth in the areas of epidemiology, women’s health and health disparities. Degrees offered include the BS, MS, and PhD in Public Health and a CEPH-accredited MPH (residential, hybrid, online). A fully online Master of Health Administration degree will soon be launched. Faculty in Public Health have access to a wide range of cross-campus research initiatives, including the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute; the Center for Health Equity and Innovation; the Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, the Purdue Institute of Inflammation, Immunol...ogy and Infectious Disease; the Purdue Center for Cancer Research, the Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience, the Center on Aging and the Life Course, the Women’s Global Health Institute, and others among the 135 university-approved centers and institutes. About the College and the University The Department of Public Health is one of nine academic units comprising the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS). HHS is the third largest college at Purdue and holds national and international recognition for fundamental scientific and programmatic contributions that improve the health of individuals, families, and communities. The College strives to elevate Purdue's reputation in the health and human sciences field by positioning the University to meet the mental, physical, social and economic health challenges facing the population locally and globally. Its multidisciplinary learning environment uniquely prepares students to contribute to improved human health and behavior and to one day serve as leaders in their disciplines. Purdue University is consistently ranked among the leading research institutions in the country. There are over 46,000 students enrolled on its flagship campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue is located in Tippecanoe County and is one hour from Indianapolis and two hours from Chicago.

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