What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Applied and Creative Computing position at Purdue University and Careers?
Department:
Purdue University School of Applied and Creative Computing
West Lafayette campus
Start Date: Fall 2026
Apply By: Application reviews start November 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Summary
The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Creative Computing and AI at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in August 2026. We seek researchers and educators whose work integrates AI with digital artifacts and interactive experiences. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: AI in the context of co-creative systems, human-computer interaction, generative and multimodal media, visualization, gaming, and embodied and immersive experiences.
About the School
Situated within Purdue University, a pioneering land-grant institution, the School of Applied and Creative Computing is a new school forged from the strategic merger of two long-standing computing departments, Computer Graphics and Computer Information Technology, and is one of three keystones of the Purdue Computes initiative. Fueled by high student demand, it is the largest school within the Purdue Polytechnic, one of ten colleges at Purdue. We are a research-intensive school dedicated to applied research shaped by close collaboration with industry, and we prepare students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels to excel in the future of computing. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning Animation, Applied AI, Computer and Information Technology, Computing Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Visualization, Game Development, Human-Computer Interaction, and UX. Our commitment is to excellence in applied research, innovative teaching, and strong professional partnerships. To learn more about our mission and vision, please visit our school website at https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/academic-areas/sacc.
Job Duties
As a vital faculty member, the successful candidate for this position will be expected to contribute to the academic excellence of the school by demonstrating the ability to pursue high-impact research programs and external funding to support cutting-edge technology development. The candidate will engage in mentoring graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research, conducting high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and actively partici pating i n service to the school, university, and the discipline. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in engagement with industry, the community, and colleagues within the computing discipline. At Purdue, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment, and you will be an integral part of our vibrant research and teaching community.
Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.
Application Process
The following application materials are required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- A list of a minimum of five potential reviewers is required with contact information Up to three samples of research and/or creative work (optional, describe role/contribution)
All candidates must apply via SuccessFactors: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/AssistantAssociate-Professor-in-the-School-of-Applied-and-Creative-Computing/39198-en_US/
A background check is required for employment in this position.
Any questions about this position should be sent to the search committee chair:
Paul Parsons, Ph.D., parsonsp@purdue.edu
sacc_search@purdue.edu
School of Applied and Creative Computing,
Purdue University
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.