Bernard L. and Bertha F. Cohen Chair in International Relations at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. The Department of International Relations invites applications for a tenured Full Professor to fill the Bernard L. and Bertha F. Cohen Chair, with an anticipated start date of July 2025. The position is open to all research and teaching specializations within the fields of international relations, foreign policy, and/or comparative politics.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in International Relations or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have connections to the policy community in Washington, DC and/or New York City and be able to assist students with internship placement.

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and excellence in research. The individual hired will, specifically, be expected to teach courses in International Relations at the undergraduate level, engage in scholarly activities, and participate in departmental, college, and university service, as well as advise undergraduate internships.

Lehigh is among the few higher educational institutions in the US that has long had a separate department of IR. This allows students with a particular interest in international affairs to benefit from a concentrated, high-level program of study that few other schools offer.

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.

Review of applications will begin on October 11, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, however, applications should be received by October 11, 2024. Applicants should submit their materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Lehigh/IR. Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter Curriculum vitae Research statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop A statement on contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that describes knowledge, prior DEI experience, and the candidate's future plans for enhancing community and culture at Lehigh (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center's guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available here)

All inquiries regarding the search should be directed to Ms. Edann Brady at emb703@lehigh.edu or 610-758-3390.

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 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 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 provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty; see provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines.