<div dir="ltr"><div>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 </div><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-4ad9fecf-7fff-1729-68e9-9891d9baff35"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, LEHIGH UNIVERSITY.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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 </span><a href="https://ospi.lehigh.edu/strategic-plan/plan-structure/lehigh-everyone" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">A Lehigh for Everyone</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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 </span><a href="https://ees.cas.lehigh.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://ees.cas.lehigh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">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.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.2;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">For full consideration, applications should be received by October 27, 2025. Applicants should submit their materials at </span><a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/173113" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,255);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">https://apply.interfolio.com/173113</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. 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 </span><a href="https://catalog.lehigh.edu/equitable/" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Principles of Our Equitable Community</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available </span><a href="https://advance.lehigh.edu/sites/advance.cc.lehigh.edu/files/Applicant-Facing%20Contributions%202025.pdf" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">here</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">); 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 <a href="mailto:ramage@lehigh.edu">ramage@lehigh.edu</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.295;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Lehigh University is an </span><a href="https://eocc.lehigh.edu/lehigh-university-non-discrimination-statement-and-title-ix-notice-non-discrimination" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">equal opportunity employer</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> 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 </span><a href="https://www2.lehigh.edu/diversity-inclusion-equity/principles-equitable-community" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">culturally and intellectually diverse academic community</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> 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’ </span><a href="http://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">work/life balance</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Joan Ramage</div><div>EES Search Committee Chair</div><div>Link to open position <a href="https://facultyjobs.lehigh.edu/node/1180" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">https://facultyjobs.lehigh.edu/node/1180</a></div><div>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Joan Ramage, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)<div>Associate Professor                             <a href="mailto:ramage@lehigh.edu" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">ramage@lehigh.edu</a></div><div>Earth and Environmental Sciences      <a href="http://ees.cas.lehigh.edu/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">ees.cas.lehigh.edu</a></div><div>Lehigh University</div><div>Bethlehem, PA 18015 USA</div></div></div></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div>