Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Specialization in Solid Earth Geosciences

About the Role

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in solid Earth geosciences, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the geosciences within the context of a broad curriculum in Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching and broadening participation in fieldwork
• Establish an internationally recognized and externally funded research program
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service
• Contribute to inclusion efforts towards A Lehigh for Everyone

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences or a closely related field by the date of employment
• Publication record in the solid Earth geosciences
• Broadly trained geoscientist who uses field-based approaches to examine fundamental processes in the lithosphere, with links to current and emerging scientific challenges and societal needs (including but not limited to critical resources, hazards, and energy)
• Research expertise that contributes to a vibrant department research ecosystem
• Capability of developing a robust research program that integrates field-based observations with analytical, computational, or experimental approaches
• Ability to integrate novel research approaches with an interest in leading and developing experiential learning opportunities for students, potentially contributing to the nationally recognized field camp

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received by October 19, 2026. Applicants should submit their materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/192530.

Candidates should submit: a cover letter of no more than 2 pages indicating interest in the position and how your research expertise contributes to our vibrant research ecosystem; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions; a statement about teaching that describes prior experience, teaching philosophy, and courses that you would want to teach or develop; and a statement on past experience enhancing the success of students of all backgrounds and future plans for Contributions to Lehigh's Principles of Our Equitable Community (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center's guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here).

Letters of recommendation will be requested from qualifying candidates at a later stage of the search. Inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Joan Ramage, chair of the search committee, at ramage@lehigh.edu.