Open Faculty Positions

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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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: Assistant Professor (without tenure): $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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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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: http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities. Applications should be submitted electronically at http://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 people who can provide letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. Applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive full consideration, and the positions will remain open until filled.

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

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; Professor: $134,000 - $305,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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We are always seeking enthusiastic and talented lecturers to teach individual classes in advanced topics related to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. If you have a PhD and experience in a science or engineering field, and would like to discuss part-time teaching opportunities, please reach out to the department chair with an email titled “Adjunct faculty position inquiry”.