Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers. The university enrolls 16,868 undergraduates and 2,904 graduate students in more than 200 programs, and across nine academic colleges, five international campuses, as well as other degree- granting units, placing it among some of the largest private universities in the U.S. RIT is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT is also home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the world’s first and largest technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. With more than 900 students from around the world, NTID offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. RIT’s cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.
Rochester Institute of Technology seeks applicants for the following positions:
Assistant Professor-Computer Engineering: RIT’s Department of Computer Engineering invites applications from highly motivated individuals looking to join a vibrant community of teacher-scholars as a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are expected to build a strong externally-funded research program, advise Ph.D. and master’s students, develop and teach undergraduate and graduate classes, advise undergraduate researchers and design teams, and work collaboratively to advance the goals of the department. We are currently seeking candidates with research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Machine Learning and Edge AI, Heterogeneous Computing, Networking and IoT, Quantum Computing.
Assistant Professor-Computational Linguistics: The School of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computational Linguistics, beginning in August 2027. Candidates are expected to have an earned doctoral degree (in hand by August 2027) in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or a related field. The position additionally offers an affiliation with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures in the School of Languages, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Assistant Professor-Management Information Systems: The Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Management Information Systems (MIS) and Business Analytics. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate MIS and/or Business Analytics courses and publishing high quality scholarly research. The Saunders College values collegial individuals who are excellent communicators, innovative teachers, and active researchers. The Saunders College works closely with the business community, which provides research and professional opportunities. The typical teaching schedule is five semester courses per year, with an initial course load of four semester courses per year prior to the attainment of tenure.
Assistant Professor-Supply Chain, Proj & Oper Mgt/Quant Meth: The Management Department in the Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor of supply chain management starting August 11, 2027. Candidates who are close to completing their doctoral degree in supply chain management, operations management, logistics, sourcing, purchasing and supply management, or related areas are encouraged to apply. Assistant professors with prior experience are also encouraged to apply. Teaching load is 2/2 for pre-tenure faculty and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in supply chain analytics, sourcing, logistics, operations management, decision sciences, project management, and other related areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to produce high-quality research. Evidence of teaching effectiveness at either the undergraduate or graduate level is expected.
Assistant Professor-Sustainability: The Sustainability Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY) invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Sustainability. The successful applicant will demonstrate the potential to become a leading expert in sustainability research that is distinct from but complementary to research by our current core faculty. We particularly seek candidates whose research is collaborative and applies systems approaches (including but not limited to applied data science, industrial ecology, multi-criteria decision analysis, techno-economic analysis, and quantitative behavioral analysis) to addressing sustainability challenges in areas such as circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, sustainable materials management, food systems/organic waste, energy systems, and transportation systems.
Assistant-Professor-Mechanical-Engineering: RIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. We seek highly motivated individuals who are committed to excellence in both research and teaching and are eager to contribute to a vibrant academic community. We are specifically looking for candidates in each of the three following broad areas: 1) Digital Twins in Mechanical Engineering and Design, 2) Controls, Systems, and Sensors, 3) Composite Materials in Aerospace Applications.
Lecturer-Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering Tech: RIT’s Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) department in the College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, teaching-focused, non-tenure track Lecturer position, to support department programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach courses, both classroom and online formats, in one or more of the following areas; mechanics, thermal-fluids, materials, sensors and control systems, robotics, automation, mechatronics, senior design. Responsibilities will include lecture and laboratory content development and delivery.