Tenure-Track Design Technology Professor (Physical Interaction)

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Design Technology, based in Ithaca, NY, with a July 1, 2027 start date. The multicollege Design Tech program integrates design, computation, AI, materials, robotics, fabrication, and creative technologies across disciplines.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree and demonstrate a strong research/teaching profile in physical interaction design or related areas, with a field-spanning approach

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in the field required.
• Advanced design degree (M.S., M.Arch or Ph.D.) required by start date.
• Evidence of strong research and teaching in design technology or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach studios, seminars, and lectures at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Mentor and supervise students; advise Masters and PhD candidates.
• Develop and maintain an active, innovative research profile and contribute to service.
• Shape the culture and environment of Design Tech and cross‑college collaborations.

Skills

Design Tech

Physical Interaction Design

Research & Teaching

Education

Terminal degree

Advanced design degree (M.S./M.Arch/Ph.D.)

Job description

Cornell University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Design Technology, based in Ithaca, NY, with a July 1, 2027 start date. The multicollege Design Tech program integrates design, computation, AI, materials, robotics, fabrication, and creative technologies across disciplines.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree and demonstrate a strong research/teaching profile in physical interaction design or related areas, with a field-spanning approach