Teaching Professor, Systems Engineering
The Cornell Systems Engineering Program is inviting applications for a new faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or (full) Teaching Professor. This is an open-rank, full-time, on-campus, non-tenure-track position with a long-term, renewable appointment. The role focuses primarily on teaching a moderate number of courses and advising Master of Engineering projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to design and deliver courses, lead impactful projects, and shape the future of smart manufacturing, energy optimization, and sustainable industrial solutions.
The Systems Engineering Program at Cornell builds upon the broad expertise of its faculty to deliver unique, transdisciplinary master’s and doctoral education. It attracts a diverse cohort of students from multiple disciplines, industries, and countries. The faculty member appointed to this position will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the program and will actively participate in strategic planning and operational decisions. As a core member of the Systems faculty, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the program’s educational mission by teaching a select number of well-established, analytically focused graduate-level courses; ensuring course content remains current and relevant by engaging with ongoing research in Systems; and advising graduate students on systems-related projects.
Qualifications
We seek a candidate with expertise in artificial intelligence and data science, who can apply these skills to address engineering challenges in systems, particularly for manufacturing or energy systems. (View these links for additional information on Cornell Systems Engineering’s current Semiconductor, Manufacturing and Industrial [SEMI] Engineering M.Eng, pathway, and our Energy Systems M.Eng. pathway).
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent). Academic ranks of Assistant, Associate, or (full) Teaching Professor will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Teaching Professors are expected to deliver high-quality classroom instruction, contribute to curriculum development, advance pedagogical practices, and mentor other educators. Initial appointments are for up to three years for Assistant Teaching Professors and up to five years for Associate and (full) Teaching Professors.
How to Apply
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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all the positions are filled. We expect to conduct a round of short introductory Zoom interviews starting as early as February 2026, and all-day on-campus/virtual interviews starting as early as mid-March 2026. The search for this position will remain open until it has been filled.