Term Open Rank Teaching Professor of Community and Global Health

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of Community and Global Health (CGH) in the College of Health (COH) invites applications for an open rank Teaching Professor in Community-Engaged Methodologies, specializing in qualitative and community-engaged methodologies.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and mentoring in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based health interventions, with particular attention to qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. In addition to teaching, the individual hired will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in departmental, college, and university service.  This is a renewable, fixed-term, full-time, non-tenure-track position. The initial term of appointment is 3 years, with an anticipated start date in July 2027. While the position is not tenurable, Teaching Assistant and Teaching Associate Professors who develop excellent records in teaching and service are expected to become eligible for consideration for promotion.  

The mission of the College of Health is to contribute to a future in which health equity is achieved and communities thrive. Our graduates harness knowledge and innovation to lead advances in health and well-being. We are committed to developing sustainable solutions to improve lives and promote health, partnering with communities to advance health equity through interdisciplinary education and research, and data-driven and technological innovation. The COH offers undergraduate majors in Biostatistics/Health Data Science (BS), Population Health (BS), Community and Global Health (BA), Health, Medicine, and Society (BA), and Integrated Business and Health (BS). In addition, the COH offers a Master of Public Health (MPH), and PhD in Population Health. As our faculty grows, the COH will add a suite of graduate degrees in Biostatistics and Health Data Science (certificate, MS, PhD).

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 vibrant and historic Bethlehem, PA, one of the fastest growing regions in the US. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. 

Faculty Employment Prospectus

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in community and/or global health, or a closely related field such as public health, health promotion, health education, social and/or behavioral sciences, health communication, or medical or cultural anthropology by the date of employment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality instruction to undergraduate students (B.S. in Population Health, B.A. in Community and Global Health) and graduate students (Master of Public Health - MPH). We seek an individual passionate about teaching and mentoring, with a focus on qualitative research design, mixed methods, community-based participatory research (CBPR), and/or program evaluation.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit their materials at apply.interfolio.com/192744. Candidates should submit the following materials:

●        Cover letter

●        Curriculum vitae

●        Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy 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)

●        Letters of recommendation may be required for qualifying candidates at a later stage in the search process.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Lisa Lindley, Chair of the search committee, at incoh@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.