Cornell University, College of Engineering & Computing and Information Science
finished (2022/02/10, finished 2022/10/01, listed until 2022/08/10)*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Engineering Leadership Program at Cornell University invites applications for two (2) faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice. Information about the Engineering Leadership Program appears at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/special-programs/engineering-leadership-programs Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, a city of about 30,000 people in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Both Cornell and Ithaca offer a wide range of cultural activities, sports, and outdoor activities with the pleasures of both city and country close at hand. Ithaca is Gorges! The mission of the Engineering Leadership Program is to develop leaders who take on our world's biggest challenges with knowledge, skill, insight, and courage. We serve all College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students with a variety of curricular and co-curricular offerings that combine rigorous, empirically derived knowledge; personal inquiry and reflection; and experimentation in the classroom and applied settings. Our 10-year strategic priority is to have a measurable impact on the professional, interpersonal, and leadership skills of every College of Engineering student. To meet this goal we are adding two faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice. Responsibilities of the position include co-teaching in existing offerings including our flagship Engineering Leadership Certification Program and WE LEAD (Women’s Engineering Leadership Education and Development). Faculty will collaborate with the Executive Director to develop, deliver, and manage additional offerings that advance our strategic priorities. The position is a non-tenure-track role and is ideal for someone who has teaching, research, and professional experience and earned a Ph.D. degree but who prefers to focus on teaching and student development. Research is encouraged in the role but not required. The successful candidate(s) will have the following qualifications. Note that qualifications for the Professor of Practice position include distinguished professional experience and a record of practice-oriented instruction. • Master’s degree or Doctorate (preferred) in organizational behavior, management, leadership, communication, psychology, or a related field • Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education or corporate professional development • Coaching certification or experience is preferred • A background in engineering or experience working in an engineering or technical academic or professional setting is preferred The teaching responsibilities will be at the Cornell Ithaca campus. The following materials are required: • Application letter referencing position and teaching experience and interests • Curriculum vitae • Syllabi or equivalent for at least two recent courses or workshops taught • Corresponding teaching or facilitator evaluations • Statement on Contributions to Diversity • Names and contact information of three references • Any other supporting documents, such as curriculum development materials, research papers, original case studies Visit the website below for more information on our required statement on contributions to diversity: https://facultydevelopment.cornell.edu/department-resources/recruitment/contribution-to-diversity/ Application Deadline: Evaluation of applicants will begin March 15 and continue until the position is filled. The Cornell Engineering Leadership Program and the College of Engineering at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who can foster a welcoming climate for all students. The University also seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples, has a Dual Career program, and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Contact Name: Myrian Alarcon Deadline: March 31, 2022
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EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff from all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Diversity Statement
- Any other supporting documents, such as curriculum development materials, research papers, original case studies
- Syllabi or equivalent for at least two recent courses or workshops taught
- Corresponding teaching or facilitator evaluations
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
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