The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology and a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Neurobiology, each with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Eligible applicants must have earned a Ph.D, with at least one year of postdoctoral research experience in the fields broadly associated with either Cell Biology or Neurobiology by the date of employment.
The individual hired will be expected to teach across a range of modalities at both the Graduate and Undergraduate levels, engage in scholarly activities, and participate in departmental, college, and university service. The individual hired is also expected to develop an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program, participate in the department’s Ph.D. program, and contribute to the department’s excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
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 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and about 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.
Qualifications
Ph.D, with at least one year of postdoctoral research experience, in the fields broadly associated in Cell Biology by the date of employment.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2025. Please submit materials to https://apply.interfolio.com/172522.
Candidates should submit the following materials: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement that includes a description of instructional philosophy and courses you would want to teach or develop, (5) three letters of recommendation, and (6) a statement that describes how your experience, knowledge and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community at its core. (The Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here.)
Any inquiries regarding the Cell Biology search should be directed to Prof. Robert Skibbens (rvs3@lehigh.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. 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 provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits, and supports faculty members’ work/life balance.