The Department of International Relations (IR) at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Environmental Security, starting in August 2024. The successful candidate should have an earned Ph.D. in Political Science or related field by the date of employment.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, CV, writing samples/publications, statement of teaching philosophy, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness to the IR search committee by uploading them to Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25540. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted via Academic Jobs Online. Only submissions via Academic Jobs Online will be considered. Applications received by October 15, 2023, will be given fullest consideration and will continue to be reviewed until the post is filled.
Lehigh is among the few higher education institutions in the US that has long had a separate department of IR. This means that students with a particular interest in international affairs will benefit from a concentrated program of study that few other schools offer. The standard teaching load is 2-2, and the successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to both research and undergraduate teaching.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Lehigh is recognized among the nation's highly-ranked research universities and offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has 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. Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, close to New York City and Philadelphia.
All inquiries regarding the search should be directed to Ms. Edann Brady at ininr@lehigh.edu or 610-758-3390.
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 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://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.