Lehigh University, Mathematics

Position ID:

Lehigh-TTAPTOP2025 [#27081]

Position Title:

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: Topology

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, United States of America

Subject Area:

Topology

Appl Deadline:

2025/10/20 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/09/19, listed until 2026/03/19)

Position Description:

The Department of Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics in the area of topology with a specialization in algebraic topology, differential topology, geometric topology or applied topology, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the date of employment.

The individual hired will be expected to teach standard mathematics major courses at the undergraduate level, to teach courses in topology and related topics at the graduate level, engage in scholarly activities, and participate in departmental, college, and university service.

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.

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 20, 2025. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/173542. Candidates 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 and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop ● At least four letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses the candidate's qualifications as a teacher ● 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) Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Xiaofeng Sun, Chair of the search committee, at xis205@lehigh.edu.

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.

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Contact: Professor Xiaofeng Sun

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Department of Mathematics
Lehigh University
Chandler-Ullmann Hall
17 Memorial Drive East
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Web Page: https://math.cas.lehigh.edu/