Overview
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.
