The Lehigh University College of Health invites nominations and applications for the inaugural Ellen and Vincent Forlenza ’75 Chair in Health Innovation and Technology. The Forlenza endowed faculty chair was created to leverage Lehigh's traditional strengths in technology in the service of health. The holder of the Forlenza Chair will have a distinguished record in driving innovation in assistive or rehabilitative technologies that improve the community success, wellbeing, equity, and independence of people of all ages with disabilities as defined by The International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health: mobility/physical, SCI (spinal cord), TBI (head or traumatic brain injury), vision, hearing, cognitive/learning, psychological, and invisible.
The Forlenza Chair is a key position in the Disability Independence strategic research cluster in the College of Health. The faculty member in this position will have demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary research teams to develop assistive and rehabilitative technologies, and possess the leadership qualities and vision necessary to build the Disability Independence interdisciplinary research cluster. The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at the rank of Full Professor, although especially accomplished Associate Professors who qualify for tenure may be considered. If desired, formal affiliation with one of the local or regional health systems with whom the College of Health partners is available: Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, Geisinger Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network, and St. Luke’s University Health Network.
The College of Health is Lehigh University’s first new college in decades. Investments in the college to date include faculty lines, state-of the-art space, staffing, and incorporation into Lehigh’s reputation and brand. The holder of the Forlenza Chair will have the opportunity to shape future investments in the college, including additional faculty lines, curricular offerings, degree programs, and partnerships. “With this Chair, we’re hoping to find a leader who is a thoughtful risk-taker and a great facilitator of academic-industry partnerships,” Vincent Forlenza said. “At the end of the day, it’s going to be someone who has a real passion for using technology to improve the independence and well-being of people with disabilities.”
The Search Advisory Committee, chaired by Dr. Won Choi, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position. Additional information about the position is available in the Position Prospectus. Interested, qualified individuals should provide a curriculum vitae, along with a research statement, a teaching statement, and a statement on their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s qualifications for this position is welcome, but not required. Lehigh has retained Ilene H. Nagel and Charles E. Kaler of Education Executives to assist with this search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent via email to:
Ilene H. Nagel and Charles E. Kaler
Education Executives, LLC
https://www.edexsearch.com/
Lehigh.Forlenza@edexsearch.com
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 nearly 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 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, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. Interested applicants are invited to review the College of Health website and the newly adopted Lehigh University Strategic Plan.
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 (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://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines
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.