Engineering Faculty Positions

Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science — Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
Open Date: June 5, 2026
Salary Range: $106,000 – $162,000

Description

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at Columbia Engineering invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline or a Senior Lecturer in Discipline, starting either January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Lecturers in Discipline and Senior Lecturers in Discipline are full-time non-tenure-track faculty members who meet a need for instruction in specialized fields.

The Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department is committed to hiring outstanding teachers to support the growing needs of its exceptionally strong undergraduate and MS programs. 

The IEOR department promotes a culture of innovation and experimentation in teaching, including blended and online learning environments.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with teaching interests in Artificial Intelligence (AI), including classical AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI (GenAI), Reinforcement Learning, and Multimodal AI, from both theoretical and applied perspectives, with applications in operations research, data science, and/or financial engineering. 

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the educational mission of the Department, which includes developing curricula and courses for relevant graduate and undergraduate programs, executive programs for practitioners, and industry contacts for sponsored projects for experiential learning courses. 

Since this is a teaching position, applicants must have excellent teaching credentials and communication skills. Experience with blended and online learning and/or industry experience is a plus.

Candidates must hold a PhD or its professional equivalent in Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Management and Systems, Robotics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline by the start date of the appointment.

Candidates at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have teaching experience, documented evidence of pedagogical excellence, and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field. 

Candidates at the rank of Senior Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have substantial experience and accomplishments, a superlative record of teaching as a lecturer, and documented evidence of pedagogical excellence in carrying out administrative or other department responsibilities.

The Department is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see: http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities. 

Applications should be submitted electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/187399 and include the following: 

• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching interests and plans
• list of at least three references from experts in the candidate's field, including contact information

Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage of the search. At least one recommender must be able to address the candidate's teaching ability. 

Candidates invited to interview will be required to give a 50-minute teaching demonstration on an AI-related topic.

Applicants can consult ieor.columbia.edu for more information about the department.

Hiring Salary Range: Lecturer in Discipline: $106,000 – $129,000; Senior Lecturer in Discipline: $125,000 – $162,000

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Salary band: 106K-162K

Description

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) welcomes applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline, to start January 1, 2027. 

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews. 

Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields. 

Responsibilities of this position will include teaching three lecture courses per semester on topics in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, including areas such as Machine Learning, Digital Twins, and Industrial Automation.

Benefits available to Engineering lecturers may include leave, research, the potential for summer salary, and opportunities for additional compensation.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field by the date of appointment
• a commitment to high-quality teaching at the undergraduate level

Candidates at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have:

• exemplary teaching experience
• documented evidence of pedagogical excellence
• an interest in the science of teaching and learning at all levels

Candidates at the rank of Senior Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have:

• substantial experience and accomplishments
• a superlative record of teaching as a lecturer
• documented evidence of pedagogical excellence in carrying out administrative or other department responsibilities

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see the following link: https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-positions. 

Applications should be submitted electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/190095 and include the following:

• a curriculum vitae including a publication list
• a statement of teaching interests and plans
• contact information for three experts who can provide letters of recommendation
• three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work

Applications received by September 1, 2026 will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.

Hiring Salary Range: Lecturer in Discipline: 106K - 129K; Senior Lecturer in Discipline: 125K - 162K