Description

The Department of Decision and Technology Analytics in the College of Business at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in business analytics or business information systems, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

The individual hired will be expected to teach courses in business information systems and business analytics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to engage in scholarly activities and produce high-quality refereed publications, and to participate in departmental, college, university and professional service. 

The Department of Decision and Technology Analytics (DATA) in the College of Business at Lehigh University has nine tenured and tenure-track faculty members and five teaching-track professors in business information systems, business analytics and supply chain management. Faculty in the department publish in top-ranked journals in supply chain management, operations management, business analytics and information systems. The department offers majors in business information systems, supply chain management, and business analytics, and minors in business information systems and supply chain management. The department also supports numerous undergraduate core courses, contributes courses to the College’s MBA programs, and offers an MS in Business Analytics. The Center for Supply Chain Research at Lehigh, which fosters industry support and research on supply chain management, is housed within the department.

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 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.

Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned PhD in business analytics, business information systems, or closely related field by the date of employment. Candidates must demonstrate the potential to publish high-quality research in top-tier refereed journals, as well as the potential to effectively teach courses in business analytics and business information systems.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2025. Applicants should submit their materials online:

Candidates should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter outlining their interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement describing their past scholarly contributions and future research directions
• Teaching statement describing their instructional philosophy, prior teaching experience and evaluations, and the courses they have an interest in teaching or developing
• Names and contact information for three references 

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Professor David Zhang, Chair of the search committee, at daz215@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.