Part time Lecturer, Systems Engineering, Ithaca NY

Part time Lecturer, Systems Engineering, Ithaca NY Thanks to the remarkable recognition it has earned through innovative industry partnerships and distinctions from professional societies, the Cornell Systems Engineering Program is experiencing a period of significant growth. To support this expansion, the Program invites applications for a 9‑month, renewable Lecturer position, to be based on campus. This opening is for a 25% appointment, non‑benefits‑eligible Lecturer role. We welcome applications from candidates whose work advances systems engineering in areas including, but not limited to: Complex systems modeling and analysis Digital transformation technologies (e.g., digital twins, IoT, cyber-physical systems) Data‑ and AI‑driven decision‑making, analytics, and intelligent systems Blockchain and secure distributed systems Sustainability, climate‑related systems, and socio‑technical systems Software‑enabled systems development and emerging computational tools The Systems Engineering Program draws on the broad expertise of Cornell faculty and offers distinctive transdisciplinary master’s and doctoral programs designed to prepare future leaders to address complex engineering, sociotechnical, and policy challenges. Our students come from a wide range of disciplines, industries, and countries, creating a vibrant and diverse academic environment. The successful applicant will join a rapidly growing program and can make a direct and meaningful contribution to its continued development. The individual hired will play an integral role in advancing the Program’s educational mission. As a member of the Systems Engineering faculty, the Lecturer will contribute through active engagement in instructional, operational, and scholarly activities. The role includes teaching a limited number of well‑developed, analytically focused graduate courses and ensuring that course content remains current and aligned with emerging developments in the field of systems engineering. Applications should be submitted online and should include the following: Brief cover letter Curriculum vitae Teaching statement Contact information for at least three references Potential brief course descriptions or syllabi of courses interested in teaching (optional) Please explain how you found out about this listing Apply at Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We expect to conduct a round of short introductory Zoom interviews starting as early as April 2026, and all‑day on‑campus/virtual interviews starting as early as May 2026. Pay Ranges: $12,425 - $30,500 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 reflect 9‑month annual salary). Unique applicable skills. EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr