Associate Professor of Psychology
Purdue University
United States

Job Position

Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, tenured scholar

Job Description

The Department of Educational Studies (www.edst.purdue.edu) within the College of Education at Purdue University seeks a senior tenure-track scholar at the associate professor rank in Educational Psychology, for a 9-month position starting in August 2025. We seek a faculty colleague whose innovative and productive scholarship centers on one or more of the following areas: (a) cognitive, self-regulated learning, and/or learning strategy processes; (b) personal-social development and learning; or (c) motivation and engagement. We expect candidates to have a demonstrated record of success seeking extramural research funding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and maintain a strong line of scholarship with an emphasis on cognition, learning, development, and/or motivation contextualized in school and/or informal learning environments.
• Build on an existing program of competitive, externally funded research.
• Teach a variety of courses in our graduate programs (2/2 load) in areas such as personal and social development, cognition in learning contexts, culture and cognition, and/or motivation.
• Guide and mentor doctoral students in their area of expertise, contributing to dissertation committees.
• Contribute to and engage in service to the program, department, college, and profession.

Required Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Psychology or a closely related field (e.g., Learning Sciences, Applied Developmental Psychology)
• A strong, established record of research and publications, appropriate to rank.
• Demonstrated success in establishing a program of research and a strong record of external funding.
• Evidence of post-secondary teaching excellence of educational psychology-relevant courses within undergraduate and/or graduate preparation programs.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to successfully mentor doctoral students and junior faculty, as appropriate.
• Meet qualifications for appointment with tenure at the associate rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated collaborative experience.
• Conducting research in learning environments, such as classrooms and/or informal spaces.
• Employing a variety of research methods, inclusive of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research toward their primary research questions.
• Record of engagement and/or leadership in professional organizations.

The Program Area, Department, and College

The Faculty of Educational Psychology and Research Methodology program area are committed to advancing knowledge through their scholarship and preparing scholars to be leaders in research that addresses significant educational and psychological problems. Our internationally recognized faculty members offer students strong, individualized mentoring and opportunities to develop their skills to design and conduct research. The Educational Psychology program offers a Ph.D. in Educational Studies with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology, and a Master of Science with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Research Methodology. Both are residential programs.

The scholar will join a department that has nationally and internationally known faculty engaged in the discovery, application, and dissemination of new knowledge centered on three key themes: Educating Diverse Learners, STEM Learning, and Effective Teaching. In the College of Education (COE) at Purdue University, we advance inclusive and sustainable learning communities through high impact scholarship, inspirational teaching, vision-driven service, and collaborative community engagement. We are forward thinkers committed to rigorous programs and ground-breaking research.

Strategically located just one-hour northwest of Indianapolis and two hours southeast of Chicago, West Lafayette provides an ideal blend of a charming small-city atmosphere coupled with seamless access to major metropolitan cities. West Lafayette ranked as the nation’s fifth best place to own a home and live in fall 2023, according to the Emerging Housing Index — a collaboration between the Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com.

Salary

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Starting Date

August 18, 2025

Application Procedure

Applications must include:

• A cover letter addressing their qualifications and interests
• a full curriculum vitae,
• name, email and phone number for 3 references, contacted for finalists
• 2-3 scholarly publication exemplars

All materials must be submitted through SuccessFactors, and addressed to Dr. Toni Kempler Rogat, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Studies, 100 North University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Direct questions about the position to the Search Committee Chair at trogat@purdue.edu.

Background Check

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Equal Opportunity

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