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PNW Lecturer of Nursing City: Hammond and Westville Job Summary Join an innovative, high performing team of faculty and staff who are building the future of nursing. The College of Nursing is focused ...

Building Services Assistant

Hammond, IN · On-site

$17 - $18.25/hr

Hammond Overview of Building Services Assistant The Building Services Department at PNW is seeking a Building Services Assistant to join their team! Schedule: * This current posted position will be ...

Building Services Assistant

Hammond, IN · On-site

$17 - $18.25/hr

Hammond Overview of Building Services Assistant The Building Services Department at PNW is seeking a Building Services Assistant to join their team! Schedule: * This current posted position will be ...

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the ...

Student - Clerical Worker

Hammond, IN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

PNW Federal Work Study Student (as determined by the Financial Aid Office). Experience * Must be a current PNW student. * Creative and friendly attitude. * Ability to take initiative and problem ...

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How much do pnw jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for pnw in Indiana is $71,964.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,746.00 and $83,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pnw position?

To thrive as a PNW (Professional Naturalist/Wildlife Educator), you generally need a strong background in environmental science, biology, or ecology, often supported by a relevant degree or field experience. Competence with data collection tools, GIS software, and environmental monitoring equipment is important, along with certifications like First Aid or Wilderness Safety. Effective communication, public speaking, and enthusiasm for outdoor education are key soft skills in this position. Mastering these abilities ensures engaging educational programs, accurate fieldwork, and meaningful community outreach.

What is a typical work environment like for a Pnw?

As a PNW, you'll frequently split your time between office settings and various outdoor environments, such as nature reserves, parks, or field sites. Many roles involve significant periods outdoors leading educational programs, conducting surveys, or collecting data, especially during peak seasons. Office-based work generally includes program planning, reporting, or data analysis, with the balance varying depending on the employer and specific projects. Team collaboration is common, both with fellow naturalists and with the public, so flexibility and a passion for outdoor work are essential. This blend of environments provides a dynamic and fulfilling work experience for those passionate about nature.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Pnw jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Pnw job openings:

Infographic showing various Pnw job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $71,964 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

PNW Lecturer of Nursing

Purdue University

Westville, IN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


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Job description

PNW Lecturer of Nursing
City: Hammond and Westville
Job Description:
Job Summary
Join an innovative, high performing team of faculty and staff who are building the future of nursing. The College of Nursing is focused on excellence through innovation, applying the best available evidence throughout the curriculum as well as in our teaching approach, and engaging the community for greater impact. The College of Nursing is a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence and is home to Indiana Center for Evidence Based Nursing Practice, a JBI Affiliate Center.
Purdue University Northwest's College of Nursing invites applications for the full time academic position of Lecturer of Nursing for an academic year appointment starting August 17, 2026.
Education
  • Earned master's degree in nursing
  • Earned doctorate in nursing (DNP) or (PhD) preferred

Responsibilities
  • Use evidence-based approaches to teaching in classroom and healthcare settings for the undergraduate program.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and revision.
  • Participate in university, professional, and community service.
  • Engage in clinical practice.
  • Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and education.

Experience
  • Exceptional, experienced based subject matter, expertise in Medical Surgical Nursing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated teaching or precepting experience.
  • Commitment to life-long learning and eagerness to serve students.
  • Candidates with clinical, classroom teaching, simulation and online teaching experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

University Profile
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Indiana, and its branch campus in Westville, Indiana, plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Indiana. PNW"s values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.
College Profile
The College of Nursing offers undergraduate degrees including a traditional BSN, second degree accelerated BSN, and an online RN to BSN. We offer several MSN options including two advanced practice roles (family nurse practitioner and adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist) and two advanced online specialties (nurse educator and nurse executive). Our post-master's DNP program has a focus on translation science.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Start date: August 17, 2026.
To apply, applicants should submit the following:
  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum vita includes references
  • Statement of teaching philosophy

PNW offers an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package. For information regarding the benefits package, visit: www.purdue.edu/benefits
All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice.
Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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Exempt

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