Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science

Cornell University

Ranks: Assistant, Associate, Full
Campus: Ithaca, New York
Department: Cornell University Department of Computer Science (CS), Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science

Position Overview

Cornell University Department of Computer Science (CS) invites applications for Teaching Professors at the Assistant, Associate, or Full level on the Ithaca campus. Teaching Professors are non-tenure track faculty members with multi-year appointments, with expectations of renewal and promotion.

Candidates should hold a PhD in a computing-related field and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and innovation. We are seeking individuals who can teach large lower- and upper-level undergraduate and master’s courses in AI-related fields. Experience with online or distance learning is valued.

A full-time (100% effort) Teaching Professor typically teaches two courses per semester, where teaching and managing the course staff of large required undergraduate courses counts as two courses.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching lower- and upper-level undergraduate and master’s level courses

  • Managing course staff for large courses

  • Curriculum design and innovation

  • Advising undergraduate and M.Eng. student projects

  • Mentoring Ph.D. students interested in teaching careers

  • Participating in departmental governance and decision-making

  • Collaborating with faculty and students in a stimulating academic environment

Location

Cornell University is located in Ithaca, NY (population ~100,000) in the Finger Lakes region. The area offers cultural activities, sports, outdoor recreation, and the combined pleasures of city and country living.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Teaching Statement (experience, skills, strengths, and evidence of past teaching success)

Applicants must arrange for three letters of reference addressing teaching skills and abilities to be submitted electronically.

Submit application online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30800

Evaluation of applicants: Begins November 1, 2025, and continues until positions are filled.

Salary

  • Range: $58,300 – $237,300

  • Salary offers are based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills

  • Reflects aggregate qualifications and disciplines across Cornell University

Pay Determinants:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

  • Education level

  • Academic discipline

  • Unique applicable skills

Benefits & Employment Assistance

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • For questions about the position or application process: email mycareer@cornell.edu

  • Accommodation requests for applicants with disabilities: accommodations@cornell.edu or voice (607) 255-2242

  • Internet access limitations: applicants may use library or Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment resources

Cornell Computer Science: https://www.cs.cornell.edu
Undergraduate programs and courses: http://www.cs.cornell.edu/undergrad

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cornell University is committed to diversity and inclusion, and hires based on merit. No applicant shall be discriminated against based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, or other legally protected status.

Affirmative action is applied for qualified protected veterans (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities (Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act). Native Americans living on or near reservations are recognized in employment practices in accordance with applicable law.

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