Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor
The Cornell Systems Engineering Program seeks to fill an open-rank, non-tenure track faculty position with a long-term renewable appointment in Ithaca, New York. We seek a candidate with expertise in artificial intelligence who can teach engineers to design, deploy, and oversee AI within larger systems, addressing challenges such as data dependence, model updates, and human–AI interaction. This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future of systems engineering across domains, from energy and infrastructure to biotechnology and healthcare. It’s part of a broader effort spanning multiple disciplines and key industry collaborations, including Lockheed Martin, Intel, Arm, and more.The role focuses primarily on teaching three courses and advising Master of Engineering projects annually. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- Digital twins
- AI-service integration
- Embedded, Edge, and Physical AI systems
- AI security and resilient systems
- AI for infrastructure, energy, and transportation
- AI for biotechnology and life sciences
- Human-AI systems and decision making
- AI4SE and SE4AI
Teaching Professors are expected to deliver high-quality classroom instruction, contribute to curriculum development, advance pedagogical practices, and mentor other educators. The academic rank of the position (Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor) will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Initial appointment will be or up to three years for Assistant Teaching Professors and up to five years for Associate and Full Teaching Professors.