The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) at Columbia Engineering invites applications for a Lecturer in Discipline or a Senior Lecturer in Discipline. These are full-time, non-tenure-track faculty roles designed to meet instructional needs in specialized fields. Lecturers in the department enjoy voting rights at faculty meetings, serve on departmental committees, and earn a Dean’s Leave on a timeline similar to that of tenure-track faculty. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The IEOR department is committed to hiring outstanding educators to support the growing needs of its exceptionally strong undergraduate and graduate programs. The department promotes a culture of innovation and experimentation in teaching, emphasizing active learning and the development of hybrid and online learning environments.
Qualifications
We seek candidates with teaching interests in any areas of Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, 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. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, 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 and documented evidence of pedagogical excellence. 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 and administrative or other department responsibilities.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute 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 apply.interfolio.com/157380 and include the following: a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and plans, teaching (and TA) evaluations (including student comments) for courses taught, and three confidential letters of recommendation from experts in the candidate's field. At least one of the recommenders must be able to address teaching ability. Applicants are encouraged to submit a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.
Applicants can visit ieor.columbia.edu for more information about the department. Inquiries should be directed to facultysearch@ieor.columbia.edu.
Hiring Salary Range: Lecturer in Discipline: 104K-127K; Senior Lecturer in Discipline: 123K-160K
