Columbia Engineering is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (without tenure, but on tenure-track), in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Columbia University in the City of New York, starting on July 1, 2026. 

The department welcomes applications in all areas of electrical and computer engineering, with emphasis on Integrated Circuits and Systems and on the electrical and computer engineering aspects of the school-wide strategic priority area of aerospace engineering. Outstanding candidates in other areas will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. 

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the potential to do pioneering research and to teach effectively. 

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the advancement of their field and the department by developing an original and leading externally funded research program, and by contributing to the undergraduate and graduate educational mission of the Department. Columbia fosters multidisciplinary research and encourages collaborations with academic departments and units across Columbia University.

For additional information and to apply, please see: http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities. Applications should be submitted electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/173999 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a research statement including a description of research accomplishments, a statement of teaching interests and plans, three letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. All applications received by December 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration, and applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Applicants can consult http://www.ee.columbia.edu for more information about the department.

Applicants who are also interested in Columbia Engineering?s school-wide cluster search in aerospace should submit an additional application to the aerospace search by accessing the job posting at http://engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-job-opportunities.

Hiring Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $112K - $145K; Associate Professor (without tenure): $116K - $163K

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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