The Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Physics, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. We seek a candidate who complements or enhances existing research programs in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO), or condensed matter physics.

Candidates must have a PhD in Physics or closely related fields by the date of employment, and have a record of publications in top tier journals in their research field.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic department with strong research programs in a broad range of areas in physics (https://physics.cas.lehigh.edu). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to expanding efforts in the area of quantum science, broadly defined, including quantum materials, quantum simulation and computing, and related research areas in AMO or condensed matter physics. The successful candidate will be expected to (1) lead a successful research program that can attract external funding and support PhD students, (2) teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and contribute to the department’s teaching offerings in quantum science, (3) contribute to service at the department, college, and university level and support the University’s efforts relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, completed applications should be uploaded to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28322 by Dec. 15th. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) Cover letter, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Research Statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions, 4) Teaching Statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop, 5) A statement that addresses how the candidate would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment. The candidate should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted online.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Prof. V. Dierolf, Chair of the Search Committee, at physicssearch@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.

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 (https://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/) 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 https://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 https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines.