| The Department of Mathematics at Lehigh University invites applications for Visiting Assistant Professor positions starting fall of 2024. These positions are intended for Ph.D.s with outstanding promise in teaching courses in Mathematics or Statistics. The teaching load is 6 courses for the academic year, typically 3 in the fall and 3 in the spring. The initial appointment is for one year, normally renewable for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance in teaching. The successful candidate must have earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field by the date of employment.
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 7,000 students. Lehigh University has some 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 820,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. The College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications should be submitted online at mathjobs.org. A complete application should include:
(a) an AMS cover sheet;
(b) a complete vita;
(c) a statement of teaching philosophy; and
(d) at least three letters of recommendation addressing the candidate's qualifications as a teacher.
Inquiries can be addressed to the department chair, Terrence Napier, at tjn2@lehigh.edu.
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. 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 is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/. |
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