Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline

Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline, to start July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews. Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields.

• Teach three lecture courses per semester on topics in computational mechanical and aerospace engineering design and analysis.
• Mentor students in a new aerospace minor and MS specialization, and advise undergraduate or graduate student clubs.
• Assist with curricular development and outreach activities, some involving high school students.

Benefits available to Engineering lecturers may include leave, research, the potential for summer salary, and opportunities for additional compensation.

• For additional information and to apply, please see the following link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-positions
• Applications should be submitted electronically to  and include: a curriculum vitae including a publication list, a statement of teaching interests and plans, contact information for three experts who can provide letters of recommendation, and three selected pre/reprints of scholarly work.

Applications received by April 1, 2026, will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.

Hiring Salary Range
:
Lecturer in Discipline: $106K - $129K;
Senior Lecturer in Discipline: $125K - $162K

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran