Description

Job Description

The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics invites applications for a non-tenure-track and non-tenured teaching faculty position with a specialization in Solid Mechanics, Design, and/or Manufacturing, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This position is a renewable, fixed-term, non-tenure-track, full-time position. The initial term of appointment is three years.

The individual hired will be expected to teach core undergraduate courses, such as mechanics, strength of materials, mechanical design, manufacturing, and finite element analysis, as well as senior technical elective courses in their areas of interest. Teaching assignments may include both laboratory-based and lecture-based courses. Teaching faculty are also expected to advise undergraduate students, as well as participate in departmental, college, and/or university service.

While the position is not tenurable, Teaching Assistant Professors who develop excellent records in the areas of teaching and service are expected to become eligible for consideration for promotion to the rank of Teaching Associate Professor, and ultimately to the rank of Teaching Full Professor.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics at Lehigh University offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, as well as technical minors in energy and aerospace engineering. The department has thriving graduate programs in mechanical engineering (MS/PhD) and aerospace and space systems engineering (MS), with pathways for undergraduate students to pursue accelerated 4+1 studies. The department includes tenure-track, research-track, and teaching-track faculty who contribute to the teaching mission. As one of the largest undergraduate and graduate programs within the university, the department places a strong emphasis on educational excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.

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 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a PhD or equivalent in mechanical engineering or a closely related field by the date of employment.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by March 21, 2026. Applicants should submit their materials at apply.interfolio.com/181743. Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy and courses that the candidate would want to teach or develop (no more than 3 pages)
• 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)
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Optional: Samples from previous teaching experiences, such as representative course materials and/or student course evaluations (not more than 5 pages)

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Kim Harrison-Jenkins, department coordinator, at kih225@lehigh.edu.

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.

Online Application

https://apply.interfolio.com/181743