Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for eight open Professor positions and four open Lecturer positions. We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. We are seeking individuals who are committed to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity. Please see the blurbs below and the linked full position descriptions for more details.
Department Head of Mechanical Engineering
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a leading private research university, renowned for creativity and technical innovation, invites applications and nominations for the position of Department Head of Mechanical Engineering. Reporting to the Dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, the department head will provide visionary leadership to advance the mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department and achieve a higher level of excellence.
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Department Chair of Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as the Department Chair (to begin July 2024) of the Department of Computer Science, an academic unit within the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT. Home to over 1,400 students, 43 faculty, and 9 staff, the Department of Computer Science is the largest department at RIT and attracts excellent students to its BS, MS, and PhD programs. The scale and reputation of the Department of Computer Science make the Department Chair a key strategic leadership role across the entire university and the computing profession. This is an opportunity for an academic leader interested in shaping the future of computing education, in growing research in key areas of strength at RIT, and in partnering with other departments and programs across the university to prepare students for a future in which computing is fundamental to modern life. The Department Chair will create an enduring legacy through their role in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring new faculty – as well as through the scale of the department’s impact on the computing discipline, with hundreds of graduates from the department’s programs annually.
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Department Chair of Software Engineering
The Rochester Institute of Technology’s Department of Software Engineering invites applications for the position of Department Chair, to begin July 2024. The department is one of the academic units within the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT. RIT has been a leader in the field of software engineering for decades: In the fall of 1996, RIT launched the first undergraduate software engineering program in the United States, and universities around the world have used the department’s curriculum as a model when developing their programs.
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Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology
RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET) seeks to expand and enhance its small and growing team of engineering education researchers in our first-year programs. We invite applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time Assistant Professor position in the CET Exploration Program. We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to contribute to our vibrant and growing community of education researchers. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated portfolio of education research, the ability to secure education research funding, and a passion for fostering academic success in the next generation of engineers, innovators, and applied scientists.
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Interactive Games and Media
The School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM) in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT is growing significantly, and applications are invited for an Assistant or Associate Professor position starting August 2024. IGM attracts excellent students, and the school is home to top-ranked programs, including a Game Design and Development BS program (ranked 3rd in the world by The Princeton Review) and a Game Design and Development MS program (ranked 4th in the world by The Princeton Review). IGM faculty participate in a college-wide PhD Program in Computing and Information Science, which has been ranked 57th in the U.S. by CSRankings.
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Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity
The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the Department of Cybersecurity. We encourage strong candidates whose research is in any area of cybersecurity. It is a plus if the candidate has research experience and interests in security and privacy in health or healthcare. RIT is making a major investment in cybersecurity, recently receiving a $20 million gift to support our cybersecurity programs, including building the ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute (ESL GCI). ESL GCI brings together over 40 faculty from across the University to address the growing challenges in cybersecurity with an interdisciplinary approach and to establish RIT as a leader in the field. Recently, we have attracted faculty with excellent research records, including multiple publications in venues like IEEE Security & Privacy, USENIX Security, CCS, NDSS, and more. A successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the growth of ESL GCI, playing a critical role in advancing research and education in cybersecurity and collaborating across departments and colleges. Please visit https://cybersecurity.rit.edu for more information.
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Assistant Professor in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) department in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position, to support the Mechanical, Robotics & Manufacturing and Mechatronics programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach, publish and conduct externally funded research in areas related to Mechatronic Systems: Expertise in the design, analysis, and control of mechatronic systems, which integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles. Strong understanding of control theory and applications, including feedback control, PID controllers, state-space control, and advanced control techniques for mechatronic systems. Knowledge of different types of sensors and actuators used in mechatronic systems, such as position sensors, force/torque sensors, encoders, motors, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators. Embedded Systems: Proficiency in embedded systems design and programming, including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, firmware development, and interfacing with sensors and actuators. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Experience in applying machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to mechatronic systems, such as data-driven modeling, pattern recognition, predictive maintenance, and intelligent control. Industrial/manufacturing experience is valued but not required.
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Assistant Professor in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering)
The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) department in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position, to support the Mechanical, Robotics & Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach, publish and conduct externally funded research in areas related to Mechanical Engineering Systems: Expertise in the design, analysis, and control of mechatronic systems, which integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles. Strong understanding of control theory and applications, including feedback control, PID controllers, state-space control, and advanced control techniques for mechatronic systems. Knowledge of different types of sensors and actuators used in mechatronic systems, such as position sensors, force/torque sensors, encoders, motors, and pneumatic/hydraulic actuators. Embedded Systems: Proficiency in embedded systems design and programming, including microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, firmware development, and interfacing with sensors and actuators. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Experience in applying machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to mechatronic systems, such as data-driven modeling, pattern recognition, predictive maintenance, and intelligent control. Industrial/manufacturing experience is valued but not required.
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Lecturer in Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for Lecturer positions in computer science. Lecturers contribute to the academic mission of the Computer Science Department and will be responsible for course preparations, formal classroom and lab teaching, new lecture, and lab course development in the areas of introductory and core Computer Science.
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Lecturer in the School of Information (Programming)
The School of Information at RIT invites applications for a Lecturer position, beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be able to teach a range of courses in advanced web programming and server programming. In particular, we seek candidates who have experience in 3 or more of the following areas:
- Code performance analysis, including scaling considerations, algorithm analysis, and data structure selection
- Web performance and analysis tools
- Web-Client Programming
- Client libraries and frameworks
- Designing, implementing, and consuming RESTful services
- Application development tools and practices
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Visiting Lecturer in the School of Information (Data Science)
The School of Information at RIT invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position, beginning August 2024. The successful candidate will be able to teach a broad range of courses in data science and data management. In particular, we seek candidates who can demonstrate knowledge and experience in three or more of the following areas:
- Structured data storage, retrieval, and analysis
- Unstructured data storage, retrieval, and analysis
- Database management and administration
- Data warehousing
- Data analytics and machine learning, including supervised learning (e.g., classification and regression), unsupervised learning (e.g., clustering and feature extraction), association analysis, anomaly detection, and statistical testing
- Information retrieval, text mining, and natural language processing
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Lecturer in Rhetoric and Writing (Composition)
The University Writing Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time lecturer position in Rhetoric and Writing (Composition) to begin August 2024. This is a renewable nine month position, with a 4/4 teaching load and service in the University Writing Program. Competitive salary with full-time benefits. Opportunity for promotion (to Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer) is also available as per RIT policy and timeline.
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