Educational Innovation Teaching- Full Professor at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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LEHIGH UNIVERSITY invites applications from exceptionally innovative and experienced educators for a Teaching- Full Professor position (non-tenure track) who will support and enhance our excellence in disciplinary and disciplinary education across 5 colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science). A start date of July 1, 2025 is anticipated. This position is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment will be from three to five years. While some teaching may be in online courses, presence on campus is required.

This position is being created as part of Lehigh's strategic investment in innovative, student-centered and evidence-based approaches to teaching across disciplines. Lehigh is a highly ranked (Wall Street Journal #15 overall and USNWR #46 in national universities) research university that strongly values excellence in teaching. Lehigh has prioritized becoming a national leader in student outcomes through the development and implementation of innovative pedagogical approaches, course and curricular design and adoption of learning technologies that ensure our educational practices continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of learners. Lehigh also seeks to develop and apply novel approaches for robust and efficient assessment of the effectiveness of innovative educational practices and programs. Faculty-led research on topics like teaching effectiveness and assessment techniques are also part of our strategic initiative on educational innovation. Lehigh University is a midsized institution that cultivates an environment where interdepartmental and inter college collaboration is encouraged and thrives.

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or field-equivalent terminal degree and a demonstrated record of success in creating and implementing innovative approaches to teaching, developing innovative educational programs and/or novel approaches to assessing student performance by the date of hire. Candidates must have five or more years of experience in teaching at the university level.

The individual hired will be required to have a teaching track faculty appointment in one or more of Lehigh's academic departments. They will be expected to teach a number of courses commensurate with the typical teaching assignment for senior teaching faculty in their college/department and will be expected to play a role in undergraduate teaching, and may also teach at the graduate level. The person hired into this position will be expected to work with the Provost's Office and the Office of Educational Innovation and Assessment on projects related to faculty professional development and educational innovation.

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 March 17th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by March 14th, 2025. Applicants should submit their materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29770 Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages)


• Curriculum vitae


• Teaching statement (no more than two pages) describing instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop along with evidence of student-centered learning and related student performance to demonstrate the highest quality university-based instruction and curriculum. Other materials (not to exceed 5 double-spaced pages of text with links to internet resources where appropriate) demonstrating innovative teaching and learning approaches including novel learning activities and materials, syllabi, curricular and instructional websites, software for learning, videos showing teaching and learning approaches or student testimonials may be provided in addition to a statement of educational teaching and learning philosophy. This material should be described and contextualized in the cover letter. Applicants should carefully consider which and how much other material to provide to emphasize quality and innovation rather than quantity of material.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to William Gaudelli and Terry-Ann Jones , Chairs of the search committee, at wig318@lehigh.edu or tej320@lehigh.edu.

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.