Faculty Positions

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the ranks of assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor to start August 2023. Tenure on appointment is possible for senior candidates.  Outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field prior to the official start of employment.

Faculty who join the department will be expected to develop strong research programs, contribute to our educational mission, augment or complement our existing strengths, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. In addition, they 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. We particularly encourage applications from members of groups underrepresented in computing.

The CSE Department (http://www.cse.lehigh.edu/) currently has 20 tenured and tenure-track professors and 9 instructional faculty, with strengths in systems, robotics, human-centered computing, data science and AI.  CSE faculty include fellows of the ACM, IEEE, and NAI, and several NSF CAREER award winners. There are abundant opportunities for candidates to collaborate with faculty in ongoing research projects including those associated with Lehigh’s interdisciplinary research institutes, such as the Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation (https://idisc.lehigh.edu/). The department plans to build strength in the areas of System, Computer Vision, and Human Centric Computing.

The Department offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science.  All of our B.S. programs are fully accredited, including the unique B.S. in Computer Science and Business program which is accredited both in computer science and in business.  Our undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. programs are vibrant and growing, supporting approximately 500 students. The Department is housed in a recently renovated building on the Lehigh Mountaintop Campus, with beautiful views of the surrounding area. The building includes several high-bays, one of which is configured to house the Robotics Lab.

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 7,000 students and about 550 full-time faculty members.  Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area.  Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, application materials should be received online by December 15, 2022, but reviews will start by November 15, 2022.  Candidates applying for a senior position with tenure must submit application materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22606.  Candidates requesting a position without tenure must submit application materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22607. Applications should include a cover letter; a full CV; a Research Statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions; a Teaching Statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop; a DEI Statement that describes prior DEI experience and the candidate’s vision for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh; and contact information for least three references.  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Questions concerning this search may be sent to faculty-search@cse.lehigh.edu.

 

Open Rank Teaching Faculty Positions in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) invites applications for full-time, non-tenure track, teaching faculty positions in Computer Science, to start no later than August 2023. An earlier start date may be possible. Lehigh has multiple ranks for teaching faculty and the successful candidate will be hired into a rank commensurate with their experience. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field prior to the official start of employment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach core courses in computer science such as systems courses, as well as elective courses in their areas of interest. Teaching faculty are also expected to participate in departmental service.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2022 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit their materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22963. Candidates should submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop; a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement that describes prior DEI experience and the candidate’s vision for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh; and contact information for at least three references. Questions concerning this search may be sent to Profs. Heflin and Kalafut at teaching-search@cse.lehigh.edu.

Open Rank Position in the Area of Robotics

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science at Lehigh University invites qualified individuals to apply for an open rank position in the area of Robotics. Applications from outstanding faculty candidates working in all aspects of Robotics are invited. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field by the date of hire. Applications from female or minority candidates are strongly encouraged.

The primary goal of this search is to grow the AIR Lab (Autonomous Intelligent Robotics Lab), expand its interdisciplinarity, add strength in areas relating to human-robot collaboration, and enhance its national prominence and leadership in robotics. The areas of interest are human-robot interaction, wearable robots, and healthcare robots. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and lead the AIR Lab’s research agenda in such areas, and may be affiliated with Lehigh’s Research Institutes, including I-DISC, I-CPIE, I-FMD, and the College of Health. For full consideration, application materials must be received online by 11/15/2022.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following documents: 1) a cover letter indicating the area of specialization and faculty track, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement for current and future research directions, 4) a teaching statement, 5) a statement of experience and vision for enhancing the participation of people from traditionally underrepresented groups, 6) contact information for at least three references. Candidates applying for the robotics position must submit application materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22955.  Inquiries can be directed to the email address: robotics-search@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 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://advance.cc.lehigh.edu/) 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://provost.lehigh.edu/work-life-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty (https://dualcareer.lehigh.edu/dual-career).