Columbia University Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence 2027: Academic Positions Paying Up to $162,000
Overview
Columbia University invites applications for full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointments as a Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Located in New York City, these positions focus on teaching artificial intelligence topics, including classical artificial intelligence, large language models, generative artificial intelligence, reinforcement learning, and multimodal artificial intelligence. Appointees will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, curriculum development, executive education, and industry-linked experiential learning initiatives.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a PhD or a professional equivalent by the start date of the appointment in disciplines such as operations research, computer science, information management and systems, robotics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field. Candidates are required to demonstrate excellent teaching credentials and strong communication skills. Applicants for the lecturer rank must possess teaching experience, documented evidence of pedagogical excellence, and a record of continued professional development. Candidates seeking the senior lecturer rank must have substantial professional experience and accomplishments, an outstanding teaching record, documented pedagogical excellence, and experience with administrative or departmental responsibilities. Experience with industry collaboration, blended learning, and online teaching is advantageous.
What you get
The advertised annual salary ranges from US$106,000 to US$129,000 per year for a Lecturer in Discipline, and from US$125,000 to US$162,000 per year for a Senior Lecturer in Discipline. The final compensation is determined by qualifications, experience, education, specialist expertise, training, and departmental budget considerations.
Key dates
Appointments are expected to begin on either 1 January 2027 or 1 July 2027. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed closing date specified.