Associate or Full Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Position Description
Columbia Engineering invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, starting July 1, 2027. Appointments will be made at the rank of Associate Professor without tenure, Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure, depending on qualifications. Exceptional candidates currently at the Assistant Professor level with a strong independent research program are also encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates whose research advances the foundations, methods, and applications of modeling and decision-making under uncertainty. We particularly encourage applications from those who will expand the department's footprint in AI research, including reinforcement learning and work relevant to supply chains, service platforms, finance, and the design and operation of AI systems.

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in operations research, engineering, management science, applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or in a closely related area by the start date of the appointment. Successful candidates are expected to build a strong research record, to contribute to the department’s educational programs, and be committed to service to the department and school. Columbia encourages multi-disciplinary research and collaborations across academic units on the campus. The candidate will benefit from interactions with various faculty from the School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Data Science Institute, Columbia Business School, Columbia Climate School, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the School of Arts and Science. 

Applicants for this position at the Associate Professor without tenure level must have engaged in pioneering research and have a history of effective teaching. Applicants for this position at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor) must have a demonstrated record of outstanding research accomplishments, excellent teaching credentials, and established leadership in the field. 

Application Instructions

For additional information and to apply, please see:  https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/faculty-resources/faculty-positions. Applications should be submitted electronically to apply.interfolio.com/195910 and include the following: a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a research statement (description of research accomplishments and planned research), a statement of teaching interests and plans, at least three letters of recommendation, and up to three pre/reprints of scholarly work. All applications received by November 27, 2026 will receive full consideration, though we encourage early application, and the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to facultysearch@ieor.columbia.edu.

Applicants can consult https://ieor.columbia.edu for more information about the department.

Hiring Salary Range

Associate Professor (without tenure): $120,000-$172,000; Associate Professor (with tenure): $124,000-$183,000; Full Professor (with tenure): $135,000-$315,000

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