Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering.

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses primarily in computer engineering subjects with an emphasis on instrumentation and practical projects. They would also be able to provide laboratory instruction, create project-intensive courses in digital electronics, and supervise M.Eng. student projects.

The successful candidate will also be comfortable with the day-to-day operation of a prototyping facility that provides student access to advanced instrumentation and fabrication tools, such as 3-D printers, PCB mills, laser cutters, and soldering stations. Being able to identify good Masters of Engineering projects and to partner with industry or outside laboratories on potential interactive projects is desirable.

Candidates should be able to teach (instruction as well as laboratory experiences) comfortably and competently on 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

Teaching competency in other areas relevant to the ECE curriculum is a plus. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

How to Apply and What to Submit

• Anticipated starting date: July 1, 2026 (or as negotiated)

• Application materials:

  1. Cover letter briefly summarizing background, qualifications, and interest in the position

  2. Curriculum Vitae

  3. Teaching statement outlining experience, interests, and goals

  4. Names and contact information for three references

• Submission portal: Academic Jobs Online

• Full consideration deadline: February 20, 2026

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Inquiries: Anders Larson, apl8@cornell.edu

Pay

• Range: $58,300 – $152,000

• The hiring rate of pay will be determined considering:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience

  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

  • Academic discipline (reflecting 9-month annual salary)

  • Unique applicable skills

Additional Information

• Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples and participates in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium.

• Employment assistance and accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available via the Cornell Office of Civil Rights: voice (607) 255-2242, email accommodations@cornell.edu

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cornell University welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe. No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination, including but not limited to: race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, disability, arrest/conviction record, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Cornell embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate supporting students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.

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