The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in Genomics broadly defined, effective July 2025.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in biology or a related field at the time of employment. 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 instruction and training of graduate and undergraduate students. We expect that the successful candidate will have a research program that complements the current 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 over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area near 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (6) have at least three letters of recommendation.

For additional information contact Dr. Michael Layden, Chair, Genomics Search Committee at inbios@lehigh.edu or by mail at 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Applications received by December 2nd, 2024, will receive full review, and we will continue to review applications until December 15th, 2024.

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. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty; see provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dualcareer-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines.