[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lehigh University

[Joan Ramage Macdonald]

Dear List Members - We invite applications for an assistant professor
position in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Data
Sciences, at Lehigh University. Full description below. Feel free to reach
out to me with questions. Link to full description is also in the signature
below. --Joan

Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invites applications for
a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in data science,
with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Candidates must have an
earned Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences or a closely related field
by the date of employment.

Candidates working across disciplinary boundaries or in emerging areas of
earth and environmental sciences are encouraged to apply. The individual
hired will be expected to teach courses in data science as applied to earth
and environmental sciences and contribute to the curriculum in Earth and
Environmental Sciences at the graduate and undergraduate levels, establish
an internationally recognized externally funded research program,
participate in departmental, college, and university service, and
contribute to inclusion efforts towards A Lehigh for Everyone
<https://ospi.lehigh.edu/strategic-plan/plan-structure/lehigh-everyone>.

Lehigh’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences examines how the
solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and life interact to shape the world in
which we live. Our research spans observational, experimental, theoretical,
and numerical approaches, which we incorporate into field-based,
experiential, multidisciplinary education. We seek to instill in our
undergraduate and graduate students the skills needed to succeed in life,
and this includes engagement with diverse perspectives and people. We also
work to enhance earth-science literacy so that individuals and communities
can make informed decisions about environmental and resource issues. More
information about people and programs can be found at the EES department
web pages at https://ees.cas.lehigh.edu.

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 27,
2025. Applicants should submit their materials at
https://apply.interfolio.com/173113. Candidates should submit a cover
letter indicating interest in the position and how their research expertise
contributes to department strengths; 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 the candidate would want to teach or
develop; 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 <https://catalog.lehigh.edu/equitable/> (the
Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such
statements is available here
<https://advance.lehigh.edu/sites/advance.cc.lehigh.edu/files/Applicant-Facing%20Contributions%202025.pdf>);
and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. Joan
Ramage, chair of the search committee, at ramage at lehigh.edu.


Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer
<https://eocc.lehigh.edu/lehigh-university-non-discrimination-statement-and-title-ix-notice-non-discrimination>
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
<https://www2.lehigh.edu/diversity-inclusion-equity/principles-equitable-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
<http://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance>.

Joan Ramage
EES Search Committee Chair
Link to open position https://facultyjobs.lehigh.edu/node/1180
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Joan Ramage, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Associate Professor                             ramage at lehigh.edu
Earth and Environmental Sciences      ees.cas.lehigh.edu
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA
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