Lecturer in Communication

Job Summary

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Brian Lamb School of Communication

Lecturer in Communication & Director of Boiler Communication

Location: West Lafayette IN Campus

Search Date: Fall 2025/Date Available: August 2026

The Brian Lamb School of Communication invites applications for a Lecturer in Communication and Director of Boiler Communication the Lamb Schools student led public relations firm. This is an academic year non-tenure track appointment renewable annually.

Benefits Eligible:

YES

Principal Duties:

The candidate for this non-tenure-track Lecturer position will be teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and serve as Director of Boiler Communication which will include:

• Teach/Direct Boiler Communication which has approximately 40 students and works with 12-15 external clients each semester
• Teach 3 additional classes each semester in Public Relations and related areas as needed by the department such as
  • Problems in Public Relations
  • Social Media for Social Good
  • Problems in Advertising
  • Public Relations Techniques
• Teach experiential learning classes that work with community partners
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with multiple community partners and clients
• Mentor undergraduate students in the Lamb Schools largest concentration Public Relations and Strategic Communication
• Participate in departmental and program activities events and collaborative initiatives

Required Qualifiations:

Masters in communication or related field (or applicable teaching and professional experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Relations industry experience

College teaching experience

Demonstrated commitment to experiential and community engaged teaching practices

Application Process:

Please visit the Purdue University Careers page via the links below to apply.

All applications must be submitted online and include: 1) curriculum vitae or resume 2) cover letter 3) one-page teaching philosophy 4) names and contact information for 3 references.

Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.

EXTERNAL candidates (non-Purdue employee) should submit application materials electronically via The job requisition ID number for this position is #39710 or access the position directly via this link:
candidates (Purdue employee) should apply via this link:
of applicants will begin January 12 2026 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position. For additional information contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Jen Hall at 1.

FLSA Status

Exempt

EOE Statement:

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.