Description
The SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING at CORNELL UNIVERSITY, Ithaca, New York, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses primarily in computer engineering subjects. They would also be able to provide laboratory instruction, create project-intensive courses in digital electronics, embedded systems, and/or digital VLSI, and supervise M.Eng. student projects. Being able to identify good Masters of Engineering projects and to partner with industry or outside laboratories on potential interactive projects is desirable. Please see our website, https://www.ece.cornell.edu/, for additional information about the school.
Candidates should be able to teach comfortably and competently (in classroom and laboratory) at least the following subjects: C and Python programming; digital logic and SoC on FPGA; microcontroller systems; operating environments including embedded LINUX and other operating systems; digital VLSI. Teaching competency in other areas relevant to our ECE curriculum is a plus. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
We are especially interested in exceptionally qualified candidates who can contribute positively, through their teaching and service, to our diverse Cornell academic community and to create a climate that attracts students of all backgrounds.
The anticipated starting date is 01 July 2027 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit:
- a cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position
- a curriculum vitae
- a teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals
- names and contact information for three references
Availability of recorded lectures online is a plus but is not required. Materials should be submitted online to:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32961.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by 01 February, 2027 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Inquires may be directed to: Anders Larson, apl8@cornell.edu, Assistant to the Directors.
Closing Date: March 15, 2027
The salary range will fall between $58,300 - $152,000. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills
Consistent with Cornell’s practice, appointment to academic positions requires candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct.
Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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