Open Rank Professor in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science at Lehigh University invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Tenure on appointment is possible for senior candidates.

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a thriving research program in the area of machine learning / artificial intelligence. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of employment. Applicants should demonstrate a strong potential for, or (for tenure-upon-hire applicants) an outstanding record of research and scholarship, a clear commitment to students and learning, and a commitment to participating in departmental, college, and university service.

The CSE Department ( https : / / www.cse.lehigh.edu / ) currently has 20 tenured and tenure-track professors (three with joint appointments) and 10 instructional faculty, with strengths in systems, robotics, human-centered computing, data science, and AI. CSE faculty include fellows of the ACM, IEEE, and NAI, as well as several NSF CAREER award winners. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on ongoing research efforts, including those associated with Lehigh’s interdisciplinary research institutes, such as the Institute for Data, Intelligent Systems, and Computation ( http : / / idisc.lehigh.edu / ) and the Institute for Cyber Physical Infrastructure and Energy ( https : / / icpie.lehigh.edu / ).

The Department offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science. All of our B.S. programs are fully accredited, including the unique B.S. in Computer Science and Business program, which is accredited in both computer science and business. Our undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. programs are vibrant and growing, supporting over 500 undergraduate majors and over 75 graduate students.

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.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to  faculty-search@cse.lehigh.edu .

Qualifications

Successful candidates will be expected to develop a thriving research program in the area of machine learning / artificial intelligence. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of employment. Applicants should demonstrate a strong potential for, or (for tenure-upon-hire applicants) an outstanding record of research and scholarship, a clear commitment to students and learning, and a commitment to participating in departmental, college, and university service.

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2025.

Candidates applying to the untenured position should use this link :   https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 175237

Candidates applying to the tenured position should use this link :   https : / / apply.interfolio.com / 175240

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, experience if any, and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop.
• A statement on Contributions to Lehigh’s  Principles of Our Equitable Community  that describes how your experiences, knowledge, and skills prepare you to effectively contribute to a learning and research community that holds these principles at its core (the Lehigh ADVANCE Center’s guide for understanding and preparing such statements is available  here ).
• The contact information for at least three references for applicants to the untenured position and five references for applicants to the tenured position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lehigh University is an  equal opportunity employer  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  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 .