Faculty positions available

Visiting Assistant Professor 

The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor, for the 2024-2025 academic year (August 2024-May 2025).

The position requires a Ph.D. at the time of employment, teaching experience, and an ability to offer undergraduate courses on topics including cellular biology, microbiology and related courses from an introductory to advanced undergraduate level. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in modern STEM teaching techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three courses each semester. The College of Arts & Sciences at Lehigh is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Applicants, for full consideration, please submit your curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and have at least two letters of recommendation sent to inbios@lehigh.edu by March 11, 2024. Applications will be reviewed starting at that date.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Linda Lowe-Krentz, Department Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Lehigh University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences andengineering.

 

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Neuroscience 

Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the area of Neuroscience beginning in August 2024. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience or a directly related field at the time of employment and have at least one year of postdoctoral research experience.

Within a multidisciplinary, collaborative research environment in the department and across the university, the successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, participate in the department’s Ph.D. program in biology, and contribute to the department’s excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Research that uses modern optical, electrophysiological, or genetic tools to interrogate broad populations of neurons in vivo would be an ideal complement to ongoing research in the department. 

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area with close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh is committed to being an institution that strives to enhance diversity, inclusion and equity. 

To apply, please submit: 

1. a cover letter, 
2. curriculum vitae, 
3. research statement, 
4. teaching statement, 
5. a statement of contributions to promote diversity and inclusion (guidance), and 
6. have at least three letters of recommendation 

In addition, applicants may submit an optional statement that outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their work and professional obligations. 

Review of applications will begin on November 20th, 2023. APPLY HERE. 

For additional information contact: 

Dr. Julie Haas
Chair, Neuroscience Search Committee
inbios@lehigh.edu 

or

Dr. Julie Haas
Chair, Neuroscience Search Committee
111 Research Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18015 

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Click here for additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. Click here for more information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty.