Professor of the Practice in Transportation Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Cornell University invites applications for a non-tenured track position as the Mark G. Fornasiero '89 Professor of Practice in Transportation Engineering. The School of CEE has recently undergone a significant faculty refresh with several hires under the theme of smart cities. This position is intended for professionals with rich industry or government lab experience, or with university experience that includes significant focus on industry-relevant problems. The goal of this position is the strengthening of our curricular offerings in this rapidly evolving topic and the fostering of collaborative research programs, with a focus on emerging topics such as:

• Transportation and energy systems integration
• Urban logistics
• Autonomous vehicles in personal mobility and logistics
• Multi-modal transportation systems (from micro-mobility to mass-transit)
• Resilient infrastructure for climate adaptation
• Equity in transportation
• Cybersecurity in transportation systems or more broadly in infrastructure systems
• Data-driven transportation planning and policy
• Other topics that are relevant to transportation and smart cities areas.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to one or more of the areas below:

• Contribute courses to the CEE undergraduate and graduate curricula in transportation engineering and smart cities, with a focus on emerging technologies.
• Deepen Integration of CEE programs in smart cities with urban tech educational programs.
• Provide strong context from industry and or government for student research and teaching.
• Assist with the development of new courses and student projects in transportation engineering and smart cities, ensuring alignment with cutting-edge industry practices and emerging trends in technology and sustainability.
• Design and oversee industry-sponsored collaborations and including capstone projects that integrate real-world challenges, giving students hands-on experience and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
• Work closely with faculty across Cornell (including Cornell Tech) to develop interdisciplinary proposals that align with key strategic themes, including smart cities, renewable energy integration, and autonomous systems.

This is a 12-month position that is anticipated to be a five-year renewal position based on performance and the availability of funding. The position may include research activities in addition to teaching and advising, depending on the candidate's interest. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to interact broadly with faculty and students within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the College of Engineering, Cornell Tech, and the Cornell Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin in January 2026.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have significant industrial or governmental experience and hold a master's or Ph.D. degree. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Application materials must be submitted on-line at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28656

Applicants should submit a cover letter (that highlights their practical experience, their teaching potential and any particular research interests), curriculum vitae and provide contact information for at least three references. Questions can be directed to cee_search@cornell.edu

The salary range reflects an aggregate of qualifications and disciplines across Cornell University.

Assistant Professor of Practice - $58,300 - 152,000

Associate Professor of Practice - $84,000 - $166,800

Professor of Practice - $100,100 - $237,300

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.

With a founding principle of "... any person ... any study,"Cornell is anequal opportunity employer and educator."

With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Cornell offers a rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal life, including: employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption assistance, parental leave, flexible work options.

Pay Range:

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.

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