Tenure Track in Computer Science


  • Professional
  • Rochester, NY
  • Posted 1 week ago
  • Expires on: December 17, 2024

Rochester Institute of Technology

The Department of Computer Science in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT invites applications for multiple full-time tenure-track assistant professor positions in all areas of artificial intelligence. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.

The Computer Science (https://cs.rit.edu) department is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to over 1,500 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Upon graduation, our students pursue successful careers with leading technology companies. The BS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 63rd in the latest U.S. News and World Reports ranking of Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs. Additionally, the MS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 77th in the latest U.S. News and World Reports ranking of Best Graduate Computer Science Programs. The college-wide PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. Funded research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, computing education, data science, distributed systems, graphics and visualization, pervasive computing, programming languages, security, and theory (https://rit.edu/computing/department-computer-science#research).

We are seeking an individual who has 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. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. The application should include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, contact information for three professional references and a diversity statement. A PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline by the date of appointment is required.

Founded in 1829, beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations. The Golisano College of Computing and Information (GCCIS) has over 140 full‐time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, personalized healthcare technology, STEM teaching, Learning and Evaluation, Computational relativity, sustainability among others.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: cs-facsearch@rit.edu.

To review the full description and to apply, go to https://apptrkr.com/5635498 and search for 9156BR.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages.

Salary range (9-month base): $105,000 – $135,000

Full-Consideration Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: August 13, 2025

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.  For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.