Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications for a
tenure-track Assistant Professor in the areas of Cell Biology or Neurobiology with an anticipated
start date of Fall 2026. Eligible applicants must have earned a Ph.D, with at least one year of
postdoctoral research experience, in the fields broadly associated in either Cell Biology or
Neurobiology.

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.

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. Applicants for
the position in Cell Biology should submit their materials to Tenure Track Assistant Professor
Cell Biology. Applicants for the position in Neurobiology should submit their materials to Tenure
Track Assistant Professor Neurobiology. Candidates should submit the following materials: (1) a
cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement that
includes description of instructional philosophy and courses the candidate would want to teach
or develop, and (5) a statement that describes how your experience, 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, and statement of Lehigh's Principles
of Our Equitable Community, are available here).

Any inquiries regarding the Cell Biology search should be directed to Prof. Robert Skibbens
([email protected]). Any inquiries regarding the Neurobiology search should be directed to Prof.
Daniel Babcock ([email protected]).

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.