LEHIGH UNIVERSITY - The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University invites invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the ranks of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without tenure) with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.
Successful candidates will be expected to develop a thriving research program in the broad area of artificial intelligence. Those with a research focus in computer vision, physical/embodied AI, AI security, human-centric AI, or AI data management are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates whose AI research has applications to college and university strategic priorities, including energy and electrification, resilience, assistive technologies and health, space, robotics, materials design, and quantum computing, are also encouraged to apply.
The CSE Department (https://www.cse.lehigh.edu/) currently has 21 tenured and tenure-track professors (three with joint appointments) and 10 instructional faculty, with strengths in systems, robotics, human-centered computing, data science, and AI. CSE faculty include fellows of the ACM, IEEE, and NAI, as well as several NSF CAREER award winners. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on ongoing research efforts, including those associated with Lehigh’s interdisciplinary research institutes, such as the Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation (http://idisc.lehigh.edu/) and the Institute for Cyber Physical Infrastructure and Energy (https://icpie.lehigh.edu/).
The Department offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science. All of our Computer Science B.S. programs are fully accredited, including the unique B.S. in Computer Science and Business program, which is accredited in both computer science and business. A new B.S. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science will start in Fall 2027. Our undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. programs are vibrant, supporting over 400 undergraduate majors and over 70 graduate students.
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 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 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.
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to faculty-search@cse.lehigh.edu.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of employment. Applicants should demonstrate a strong potential for an outstanding record of research and scholarship, a clear commitment to students and learning, and a commitment to participating in departmental, college, and university service. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to an academic environment in which all students, faculty, and staff can thrive to their fullest potential.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on December 7, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2026. Candidates should apply using this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/193525 and should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions.
- Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy, experience if any, and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop.
- A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here).
- Three (3) Confidential Letters of Recommendation or Evaluation.
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to faculty-search@cse.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.