Tenure Track Assistant Professor Cell Biology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Cell Biology with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. Eligible applicants must have earned a Ph.D, with at least one year of postdoctoral research experience, in the fields broadly associated in Cell Biology 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 combines outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. As an R1 research institution—among the nation’s highest classification for research activity—Lehigh is recognized as one of the country’s highly ranked research universities. The university offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,500 students, where excellence in education is complemented by a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and innovation.  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. 

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.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must have earned a 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, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by September 30, 2026. Applicants for the position in Cell Biology should submit their materials to Tenure Track Assistant Professor Cell Biology. 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. Linda Lowe-Krentz (ljl0@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.