The Position The Ellen and Vincent Forlenza ’75 Chair in Health Innovation and Technology was created to leverage Lehigh’s traditional strength in healthcare technology, and is a key position in the College of Health’s Disability Independence strategic research cluster. The faculty member in this position will have experience leading interdisciplinary research teams to develop assistive or rehabilitative technologies, and possess the vision and leadership qualities necessary to build out the Disability Independence research cluster. The holder of the Forlenza chair will create research partnerships with community organizations, businesses, and health systems, and will actively shape future investments in the college, such as additional faculty hires, curricular offerings, and degree programs. The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at the rank of full professor and will have the opportunity for formal affiliation with local or regional health systems with whom the College of Health partners. The Lehigh University College of Health is Lehigh’s first new college in decades, and will play a crucial role in the execution of the University’s strategic plan over the coming 10 years. “With this chair, we’re hoping to find a leader who is a thoughtful risk-taker and a great facilitator of academic-industry partnerships,” Vince Forlenza said. “At the end of the day, it’s going to be someone who has a real passion for improving the independence of people with disabilities.” Read more about the Forlenzas and their commitment to global healthcare. 2
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