Engineering Faculty Positions

Position Description

Columbia Engineering invites applications for one or more junior faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science at Columbia University in the City of New York at the tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor level, to begin July 1, 2026. Applications are sought in all areas of computer science.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. 

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the advancement of their field and the department by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, and by contributing to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department. 

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/176021 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments and plans, a statement of teaching interests and plans, at least three letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Hiring Salary Range

Assistant Professor: $112,000-145,000; Associate Professor (without tenure): $116,000-163,000

Position Description

The Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering (EEE) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline position beginning January 1, 2026. Lecturers in Discipline are full-time, non-tenure-track faculty members responsible for teaching. EEE is committed to hiring outstanding educators to support the growing needs of its rapidly expanding BS and MS degree programs. The incumbent will contribute to the Department's academic mission, with particular emphasis on the MS program, including teaching, admissions, recruiting, and advising. The typical teaching load for lecturers is six courses per year. EEE may partially reduce this requirement if the candidate is suited to managing the MS program (from recruitment through advising). Teaching is the primary focus of this instructional appointment. Experience in teaching courses on foundational aspects of environmental engineering, industrial ecology, and carbon management will be preferred.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or its professional equivalent by the starting 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.

Application Instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/174447 and include the following: a cover letter, current CV, teaching statement, brief summary of research, and three letters of recommendation. At least two of the letters of recommendation must address teaching ability. Applications must be submitted by October 25, 2025 to ensure full consideration.

Hiring Salary Range

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

Position Description

Columbia Engineering is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without tenure, but on tenure-track), in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York, starting on July 1, 2026.
The department welcomes applications in all areas of electrical and computer engineering, with emphasis on Integrated Circuits and Systems and on the electrical and computer engineering aspects of the school-wide strategic priority area of aerospace engineering. Outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the advancement of their field and the department by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, and by contributing to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across Columbia University.

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/173999 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments, a statement of teaching interests and plans, three letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. All applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration, and applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Applicants can consult http://www.ee.columbia.edu.

Applicants who are also interested in Columbia Engineering’s school-wide cluster search in aerospace should submit an additional application to the aerospace search, by accessing the job posting at http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities.

Hiring Salary Range

Assistant Professor: 112K-145K; Associate Professor (without tenure): 116K-163K

Position Description

Columbia Engineering invites applications for an open rank faculty position in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, starting July 1, 2026. Appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor (without tenure), tenured Associate Professor, or tenured Professor rank, depending on the applicant's qualifications. The position is open to exceptional applicants in all areas of operations research and management science. We welcome candidates with research interests in the foundations of optimization and probability, including their intersections with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data science. Candidates with strong methodological training and research interests in application-driven areas such as healthcare, energy, public sector OR, sustainability, networks, transportation, supply chains, service platforms, and finance are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in operations research, engineering, management science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or in a closely related area by the start date of the appointment. Successful candidates are expected to build a strong research record and to contribute to the department’s educational programs. Columbia encourages multi-disciplinary research and collaborations across academic units on the campus. The candidate will benefit from interactions with various faculty from the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Data Science Institute, Columbia Business School, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the School of Arts and Science.

Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor without tenure levels must have the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field.

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see: https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-positions. Applications should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/175698 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a research statement (description of research accomplishments and planned research), a statement of teaching interests and plans, at least three letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. All applications received by November 21, 2025 will receive full consideration, though we encourage early application. Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].edu.

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

Hiring Salary Range

Assistant Professor: $112,000-$145,000; Associate Professor (without tenure): $116,000-$163,000; Associate Professor (with tenure): $123,000-$175,000; Full Professor (with tenure): $134,000-$305,000

Position 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 July 1, 2026. 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 computational mechanical and aerospace engineering design and analysis. In addition to or in lieu of teaching some of these courses, the lecturer will also be responsible for mentoring students in a new aerospace minor and MS specialization, and advising undergraduate or graduate student clubs. The lecturer will also be expected to help with curricular development and outreach activities, some involving high school students.

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, or a related field by the date of appointment, and 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, and 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, and 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/180901 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, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work.

Applications received by April 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

Description

Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and the Climate School (CCS) invite applications for a jointly appointed, tenured, chaired, full professor position in energy storage and electrochemical systems. This is a senior faculty role representing a strategic institutional commitment to problems that really make a difference at large scales.

We seek an exceptional scholar and leader with demonstrated expertise in electrochemical systems, energy storage technologies, and pathways to real-world implementation and impact. The successful candidate will bridge rigorous fundamental research with systems-level climate solutions, connecting molecular design to global impact modeling. They also will be expected to work across disciplines, bringing together diverse fields of knowledge to address the complexities of the energy transition. This position offers unique opportunities to engage with Columbia's comprehensive energy research ecosystem, from atomic-scale characterization and multiscale modeling to grid-level systems integration.

The successful candidate will establish an externally-funded research program addressing critical technical barriers to advancing energy storage technologies toward commercial viability and climate-relevant scale. They will integrate their work within Columbia's existing multiscale research ecosystem, collaborate across engineering and climate disciplines, and contribute to advancing technologies competitive on economic merit, balancing scientific discovery with commercial relevance.

Qualifications

As a Full Professor with tenure, the candidate must hold a PhD in Earth and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and demonstrate:

• Outstanding research accomplishments in electrochemical systems, energy storage, or closely related areas with a demonstrated path to implementation and real-world impact

• Expertise spanning multiple scales, from molecular/materials design through device engineering to systems-level deployment, with demonstrated success addressing materials, process, or systems-level barriers.

• Practical innovation perspective, with consideration of manufacturability, cost, and scalability as core design constraints

• Track record of collaboration from university to industry, technology translation, building an academic team, and connecting to commercial relevance

• Established leadership in their field, as evidenced by publications, citations, research funding, and recognition

• Excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels

• Commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration across academic departments and institutional units

This position is intentionally structured to maximize flexibility and attract an exceptional candidate. The appointment will be a tenured position with SEAS home department placement and a joint appointment in the Climate School, with tenure contingent upon successful completion of the Columbia tenure process. The placement of the home department in one of the 9 academic departments of SEAS will be determined in close collaboration with the candidate based on their research focus and departmental fit within the school. Additional joint appointments in SEAS departments may also be possible.

Application Instructions

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

Applications should be submitted electronically at https://apply.interfolio.com/176889 and include the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae, including a comprehensive publication list

• Research statement describing research accomplishments and a vision for future research addressing energy storage challenges at scale

• Statement of teaching interests, educational philosophy, and plans for mentorship

• Contact information for four to five references who can provide letters of recommendation

• Up to three preprints/reprints of scholarly work that are most representative of your research

Applications received by December 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Hiring Salary Range

$134,000 - $305,000

Position Description

The Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) welcomes applications for a tenure-track faculty position at any rank, in the broad field of Aerospace Engineering. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to: spacecraft design and engineering, autonomous flight systems, smart/adaptive materials for aerospace systems, hypersonic materials, generative AI for aerospace systems, remote sensing and communications, hypersonic fluid dynamics and control, advanced and sustainable propulsion systems, extraterrestrial exploration, bioastronautics, aerospace medicine, and life support systems. Aerospace systems of interest range from spacecraft and satellites to commercial transportation, EVTOLS, drones, and novel flight systems. Candidates are additionally encouraged to consider the intersection of their proposed areas of research with departmental- and school-wide initiatives relating to energy and sustainability, biomechanics, nano/micro technology, medicine, and artificial intelligence. Candidates should demonstrate a strong history and track record in the Aerospace discipline.

Qualifications

The candidate will fit into one (or more) of the following relevant departments in the School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering; Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics; Electrical Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment in one of these (or related) fields. Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor without tenure levels must have the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field. Candidates at all potential ranks must be able to lead the development of a new Aerospace Engineering program within the school.

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see the following link: http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities. Applications should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/175699 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments, a statement of teaching interests and plans, contact information for three experts who can provide letters of recommendation, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work. 

Applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled. 

Hiring Salary Range

Position Description

Columbia Engineering invites applications for one or more tenured or tenure-track faculty positions. Appointments at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor rank will be considered. Applications are specifically sought in any area encompassing materials science and engineering, and their intersections with advanced manufacturing and fabrication, energy, health, sustainability, and materials for extreme environments. Novel material designs, leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced experimental techniques and material characterization, are of particular interest, as are cross-cutting efforts involving material design, synthesis, and fabrication at the intersections with Columbia Engineering Initiatives and Centers, the Sciences, the Climate and Medical Schools, and the Data Science Institute.

Qualifications

The candidate will fit into one (or more) of the following relevant departments in the School of Engineering: Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics; Biomedical Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics; Earth and Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering.

Applicants for this position at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor without tenure levels must have the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the advancement of the school/department in these areas by developing an externally funded research program, contributing to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the department(s), and establishing multidisciplinary research and educational collaborations with academic departments and units across Columbia University.

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see the following link: http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities. Applications should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/175837 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments, a statement of teaching interests and plans, contact information for three experts who can provide letters of recommendation, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work. 

Applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants can consult https://www.engineering.columbia.edu for more information about the school.

Hiring Salary Range