Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor in PreK-12 Literacy

Lehigh University’s College of Education invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or untenured Associate rank with a specialization in Pre K–12 literacy, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026, to be appointed within the School Psychology, Special Education, or Teaching, Learning and Technology programs. The successful candidate will choose which program(s) they will join that best matches their background and expertise.

The candidate will maintain a rigorous research agenda on the Science of Reading and/or reading disability, while pursuing external funding in a collaborative and supportive environment. The candidate will teach a range of graduate-level courses, including teacher‑preparation and doctoral courses related to literacy and reading instruction or intervention and will mentor graduate students. The candidate will participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Lehigh University’s College of Education has five programs, including Counseling Psychology; Educational Leadership; School Psychology; Special Education; and Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University is an outstanding academic institution that is guided by a strategic plan to attain leadership and innovation through collaboration across disciplines and with stakeholders. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 5,000 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and about 550 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area that is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

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. 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.

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned a doctorate in special education, school psychology, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field by the date of employment. The successful candidate will have expertise in the Science of Reading and/or reading disability. Candidates should also have applied knowledge about PreK-12 educational settings. Commensurate with rank, candidates will have experience teaching in higher education.

Application Instructions

Review Of Applications Will Begin On February 13, 2026 And Will Continue Until The Position Is Filled. Applicants Should Submit Their Materials Online. Candidates Should Submit The Following Materials

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three references (letters of recommendations will be required for finalists)
• statements of research interests and teaching philosophy (one statement for each)
• statement describing ways that the candidate can contribute to Lehigh’s Principles of Our Equitable Community
• three sample publications

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Associate Prof., Lia Sandilos, Chair of the search committee, at [email protected].

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.