POSITION OVERVIEW
Cornell University's School of Operations Research and Information Engineering (ORIE) seeks to fill one open-rank tenure-track faculty position for its Ithaca campus. We are particularly interested in candidates who study financial engineering, while advancing modern AI tools to have impact, both in theory and practice. We also welcome exceptional applicants in all research areas, noting ORIE's long term interest in building strength in discrete optimization.
Requisite is a strong interest in the broad mission of the School, exceptional potential for leadership in research and education, an ability and willingness to teach at all levels of the program, and a PhD in operations research, mathematics, statistics, or a related field by the start of the appointment. Salary will be appropriate to qualifications and engineering school norms.
ABOUT CORNELL ORIE
Cornell ORIE is a diverse group of high-quality researchers and educators interested in probability, optimization, statistics, machine learning, simulation, game theory, and a wide array of applications such as health care, e-commerce, supply chains, scheduling, manufacturing, transportation systems, financial engineering, service systems and network science. We value mathematical and technical depth and innovation, and experience with applications and practice. Ideal candidates will have correspondingly broad training and interests.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
A complete application should include:
- A cover letter
- CV
- Statements of teaching and research interests
- Sample publications
- At least three reference letters
- For applicants who received their PhDs after September 1, 2022, a doctoral transcript
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for the position should be submitted at:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32633
We will begin reviewing candidates immediately. Applications completed by December 1, 2026 will receive full consideration, though we highly encourage early application.
For applicants who will attend the INFORMS Annual Meeting, we highly encourage uploading a CV and any other application materials available to the link above by October 14, even if all application materials are not yet available.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
PAY RANGE
$79,400 to $329,600
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.
DUAL CAREER SUPPORT
Cornell University 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 including positions available in higher education in the upstate New York area.
PAY RANGE
Refer to Posting Language
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
- Unique applicable skills.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.
Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
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This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
EEO STATEMENT
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2026-09-16