Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Cornell University - Ithaca Campus

About the role

Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) seeks to fill one open‑rank tenure‑track faculty position on its Ithaca campus. The school is particularly interested in candidates who study financial engineering and advance modern AI tools with impact in both theory and practice, while also welcoming exceptional applicants in all research areas, especially discrete optimization. The position supports the broad mission of the School, emphasizing leadership in research and education and the ability to teach at all program levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high‑quality research in areas such as financial engineering, AI, discrete optimization, probability, statistics, machine learning, simulation, game theory, and related applications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across the ORIE curriculum.
• Contribute to the development of the School’s research community and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Engage in service activities within the department, university, and professional societies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
• Strong interest in the School’s mission and potential for leadership in research and education.
• Ability and willingness to teach at all levels of the program.
• Broad training and interests that align with ORIE’s focus areas, including but not limited to probability, optimization, statistics, machine learning, simulation, game theory, and applications such as health care, e‑commerce, supply chains, manufacturing, transportation systems, financial engineering, service systems, and network science.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statements of teaching and research interests
• Sample publications
• At least three reference letters
• Doctoral transcript (required for applicants who received their Ph.D. after September 1, 2022)

Application Process

Submit all materials through the online application portal. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications completed by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration, though early applications are strongly encouraged. Applicants attending the INFORMS Annual Meeting are encouraged to upload a CV and any available materials by October 14, even if the full application package is not yet ready. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.