Tenure-track Faculty Position in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University seeks to fill an open rank tenure-track position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE, https://engineering.lehigh.edu/ece) with a possibility of joint appointment(s) in other departments. We welcome applications from qualified individuals at all faculty ranks, including consideration of tenure at initial appointment for senior candidates. Applicants are required to have a doctorate in a relevant field and should have demonstrated an outstanding record of research and scholarship and a clear commitment to students and learning.

We seek candidates who will develop strong research programs, contribute to our educational mission, complement our existing strengths, and collaborate effectively with colleagues. We particularly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minorities. Successful candidates must also be committed to the enhancement of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) environment in which world-class faculty, staff, and students can thrive to their full potential. Selection criteria will include the relevant experience for candidates to contribute to and enhance DEI programs and activities.

Applications are welcome from candidates with research experience and interests in the area of photonic and nanoelectronic devices and systems, in a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, integrated photonics (novel lasers and detectors, silicon nanophotonics, metamaterials, plasmonics), semiconductor device technologies (compound semiconductor devices including III-Nitrides, high-frequency devices, power electronics, wearable electronics), opto/nano/micro-electronic sensors, quantum-effect devices including those based on 2D materials, molecular/organic electronics, with applications in areas as diverse as communications, computing including quantum-computers, cyber-physical systems, security, clean energy, health, biology among others. The applicants are expected to have a strong emphasis on experimental research such that they could potentially be active users of one or more of Lehigh’s well-equipped user facilities including those for nanofabrication, III-Nitride semiconductor growth, and device/material characterization (https://ifmd.lehigh.edu/facilities).

The candidate will join a growing interdisciplinary group of faculty members at Lehigh University working in related areas (https://www.lehigh.edu/~incpn/, https://ifmd.lehigh.edu/) and will also be expected to teaching core engineering courses in ECE. The Rossin College consists of eight departments, twelve research-based M.S. and Ph.D. programs, ten professional master’s programs, and twelve undergraduate programs. The college also has multiple cross-college honors programs with the College of Business and with the College of Arts and Sciences. The College faculty includes approximately 130 tenure-track and 20 teaching faculty members. The student body includes approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students. The College has broad-based research activities across numerous areas of scholarly excellence and is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

Review of Applications – Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, application materials should be received on-line by December 15, 2021. Applicants for the assistant professor rank should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20114. Applicants for the more senior ranks should apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20115.

Candidates should provide a cover letter; a full CV; a Research Statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions; a Teaching Statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop; and a DEI Statement that describes prior DEI experience and the candidate’s vision for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh; and the names and contact information for least three references. Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Sushil Kumar, Chair of the Search Committee ([email protected]).

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/. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found at: https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty. Learn more about Dual Career Assistance at: https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program.