Position Description

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Psychology invites applications for a non-tenure-track and non-tenured Teaching Assistant Professor position in psychology, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment is 3 years.

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in Psychology or a directly related field by the date of employment. Candidates must also have at least 1 semester of experience teaching the science of psychology as instructor-of-record in a college or university setting.

The individual hired will be expected to teach 3 courses per semester at the undergraduate level, including Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Data Analysis, and courses within their area of expertise. They will advance the teaching mission of the department by contributing to the development of the undergraduate psychology curriculum and promoting the use of innovative and effective evidence-based teaching methods. The successful candidate will be expected to help promote the success of students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented or marginalized in higher education. They will also serve as an undergraduate academic advisor and contribute to relevant departmental, college, and/or university committees.

While the position is not tenurable, Teaching Assistant Professors who develop excellent records in the areas of teaching and service may be considered for promotion to the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, and ultimately to the rank of Teaching Full Professor. The Psychology Department is seeking candidates with an interest in establishing a long-term teaching career in our department.

The Department of Psychology at Lehigh University aspires to cultivate a community of learners dedicated to the common goal of using scientific methods to understand human thought, emotion, and behavior. Our undergraduate program includes rigorous academic training paired with rich opportunities for hands-on experience doing psychological research. We also have a small research-intensive graduate program where students and faculty work collaboratively within and across three areas: cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.

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. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Review of applications will begin on January 10th and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following materials:

1)     Cover letter addressing fit with all components of the advertised position

2)     Curriculum vitae

3)     Statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and courses the candidate would want to teach or develop

4)     Statement of contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that describes knowledge, prior DEI experience, and the candidate’s future plans for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here)

5)     At least 3 letters of recommendation

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Amanda Brandone, Chair of the search committee, at acb210@lehigh.edu.

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-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines.