The following faculty positions are currently available within the Department of Bioengineering at Lehigh University:
Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Assistive Technology for Disabilities:
The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in the area of Assistive Technology for Disabilities with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. The position is aligned with the ongoing Disability Interdependence across the Lifespan using Assistive Technology (DILAT) initiative.
Applicants for the tenure-track assistant professor position should submit materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28805
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Applicants are required to possess an earned Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline by the date of hire. The primary departmental affiliation for this position within the Rossin College will be determined based on the alignment of expertise and interests between the candidate and the department.
This search seeks candidates who have interdisciplinary expertise and a strong track record of productivity and publishing in one or more of the following research areas: wearable medical devices, robotics, smart assistive devices, rehabilitation devices, prosthetics, and computational approaches to assistive technologies for disabled populations.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop platform technologies that can be adapted to address physical, sensory, cognitive, and developmental disabilities across the lifespan. This position is aligned with Lehigh’s strategic research investment in interdisciplinary approaches to improving health through assessments and interventions that occur outside of traditional healthcare settings.
This position will leverage collaborations and resources within Lehigh’s College of Health and additional key investments made by the University in the new Health, Science, and Technology (HST) building, a hub of interdisciplinary health/biomedicine research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the affiliated department and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. Candidates must also be committed to the enhancement of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in which world-class faculty, staff, and students can thrive to their full potential.
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
For full consideration, applications should be received online by November 7, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Candidates should submit the following materials for evaluation:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Research Statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions
- Teaching Statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate plans to teach or develop
- A statement on 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
- Names and contact information of at least three references
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professor Yu Zhang, co-chair of the search committee at inbioe@lehigh.edu.
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and are especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. 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 (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) 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 https://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 https://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/worklifebalance.html. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty. Learn more about Dual Career Assistance at https://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/faculty/dualcareer.html.