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The Department of Packaging Science in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position.  Candidates for this position will be expected to teach and conduct focused research in packaging science and/or discipline based education research. The fall 2020 position begins in mid-August 2020. Responsibilities will include teaching, scholarship, and service.  Teaching will include course and laboratory development with delivery via traditional and non-traditional formats.  Scholarship productivity including securing external funding and publications in a well-defined area of focus that enhances and compliments the department’s strategic objectives is expected. Service will include contributions to the department, college and university; and maintaining a clear professional development agenda to support the department’s growth. We are seeking individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Research; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT: The Department of Packaging Science is a dynamic home of a diverse faculty who engage in a variety engaging teaching and research activities.  The department includes BS and MS degrees in Packaging Science with over 250 students, minors in packaging science and flexible packaging and major research and teaching labs including the American Packaging Center for Packaging Innovation and the Center for Sustainable Packaging and, an ISTA Certified Distribution Evaluation Facility.  Through a required cooperative education program and extensive research and testing capabilities the department enjoys close collaboration and support from a wide variety of industry partners, foundations and institutes.  The College of Engineering Technology (CET) is one of RIT’s eight colleges enrolling 12 percent of the university’s students. CET is known throughout the RIT, national, and international communities as an excellent choice for an education that embraces the integration of “hands-on learning” and application based instruction grounded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.  The Department of Packaging Science has an outstanding faculty and staff, world-class facilities, and innovative curricula that provides an unparalleled academic experience.  More information available at www.rit.edu/CET . THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu . The Greater Rochester Region ranks among the top knowledge-based economic regions in the world. Situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes, Rochester is the third largest metro area in New York. The region is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity (16% African and Latin American and 7% of international origin) and is known for its intellectual capital and innovation. Scientific Reports named Rochester 18th among “the world’s leading science cities” and the New Republic reports Rochester as one of the most innovation-intensive metro areas in the country. Atlantic Magazine listed Rochester as one of 35 innovation hubs in the country, based on start-up companies, patents and entrepreneurs per capita. The region has an exceptional quality of life, with cultural amenities and recreational activities, affordable health care and cost of living, excellent schools, and the arts, culture, sports, and nightlife of a big city with the ease and comfort of a small town. In addition, Rochester is one of the least-congested cities in the U.S., with an average commute of under 20 minutes. The region has been ranked 6th among 379 metro areas by Places Rated Almanac as one of the “Best Places to Live in America”, and 1st by Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metro areas having the best quality of life in the nation.

The successful candidate will have academic and management preparation with professional experience in one or more of the following or related areas: civil engineering, environmental engineering, construction management, or environmental, health and safety management and environmental sustainability. The selected candidate must qualify for tenure at the academic rank of Professor. The position begins July 1, 2020. Application review begins immediately and will continue until the job posting is closed or the position is filled. 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.  The department chair is expected to lead departmental faculty and staff with excellent strategic, organizational and communication skills capable of garnering support for a common vision. The individual will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a collaborative, welcoming, engaging, and productive work and learning environment based on continuous improvement and the vision, mission, goals and values of the university, college and the department.   Responsibilities:  Strategically lead the academic department in research/scholarship, curriculum innovation, faculty, staff and student recruitment, development and retention, teaching, service on department, college and university committees, and engaging with professional and technical industry organizations for the benefit of students and the department. Provide outstanding academic and scholarly leadership, organizational management, mentorship, guidance, and fiscal prudence for the success of the department, through strong, open, transparent and regular communication. Articulate a clear vision for the future of the department to build upon the recognized strengths of the department and faculty, promote scholarly initiatives, facilitate internal and external research and scholarly collaborations, and lead and implement innovative curriculum development. Foster corporate and alumni relations, demonstrate strong commitment to our experiential learning model, promote new and increased funding opportunities through research and advancement, and grow and advance the department’s reputation, capacity and overall excellence. Promote excellence in teaching, with a commitment to high quality, student-centered teaching, career-oriented programs and advance education programs with a balance between undergraduate and graduate programming. Innovate, manage and advance the curriculum, including development of on-site and alternative delivery, continuous improvement of teaching quality and assessment of student learning outcomes. Oversee and/or manage facilities, national and international collaborations, industry partnerships, cooperative education opportunities, and student recruitment. Implement CET and RIT policies including strategic plan initiatives including but not limited to enrollment, persistence, on-time graduation, and inclusive excellence goals.  

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, and Robotics & Manufacturing and Electrical-Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach, publish and also conduct externally funded research in areas related to Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and related areas such as: Machine Learning in Industrial applications, Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Applications, Automation, data analysis, data visualization, data exchange in the manufacturing environment, cyber-physical systems.  Responsibilities will include teaching, research and service.  Teaching will include course and laboratory development with delivery via classroom, online and hybrid formats. Research will be expected in a well-defined area of focus including securing external funding and dissemination in peer-reviewed journal publications. Service will include contributions to the department, college and university; and maintaining a clear professional development agenda to support the department’s growth. Our Dual Career Program provides services to eligible spouses/partners of newly hired full time tenure-track faculty who are relocating to the Rochester area.   The position is at the level of tenure-track Assistant. The position begins August 14, 2020.  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.    THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:            The Department of Manufacturing and mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) has an outstanding faculty and staff, world-class facilities, and innovative curricula that provides an unparalleled academic experience. The MMET department has 21 full-time faculty, 6 lecturers, more than 15 adjunct faculty, approximately 720 students and continues to grow. MMET offers three Bachelors of Science and one Master of Science degree programs. Each program specializes in providing an experiential learning environment through integrated laboratory activities, innovative projects, and applied-research. To gain real world experience, in their field of study, each student completes a year of co-operative work experience in industry. Our programs are strongly career focused and hence the department enjoys an outstanding record of successfully preparing students for industry. ( www.rit.edu/mmet )   The department is housed in the College of Engineering Technology (CET), one of RIT’s nine colleges, which enrolls approximately 12% percent of the university’s students. CET prides itself on its constant evolution, innovation, and global outreach via online learning, corporate education, and international programs. CET is known throughout the RIT, national, and international communities as an excellent choice for an education that embraces the integration of “hands-on learning” and application based instruction grounded in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects.  ( www.rit.edu/cet )   THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu . The Greater Rochester Region ranks among the top knowledge-based economic regions in the world. Situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes, Rochester is the third largest metro area in New York. The region is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity (16% African and Latin American and 7% of international origin) and is known for its intellectual capital and innovation. Scientific Reports named Rochester 18th among “the world’s leading science cities” and the New Republic reports Rochester as one of the most innovation-intensive metro areas in the country. Atlantic Magazine listed Rochester as one of 35 innovation hubs in the country, based on start-up companies, patents and entrepreneurs per capita. The region has an exceptional quality of life, with cultural amenities and recreational activities, affordable health care and cost of living, excellent schools, and the arts, culture, sports, and nightlife of a big city with the ease and comfort of a small town. In addition, Rochester is one of the least-congested cities in the U.S., with an average commute of under 20 minutes. The region has been ranked 6th among 379 metro areas by Places Rated Almanac as one of the “Best Places to Live in America”, and 1st by Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metro areas having the best quality of life in the nation.

The Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (ECTET) department of RIT’s College of Engineering Technology (CET) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time, tenure-track position. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels, develop and execute an externally funded research program, and publish in appropriate peer reviewed journals and conferences. Areas of interest include next-generation telecommunication networks, applied acoustics and audio, embedded systems, smart and autonomous systems, and robotics. Network planning, design, and management; software-defined networks; 4G, 5G and 6G mobile communications are areas in telecommunications of particular interest.   Responsibilities will include teaching, research and service.  Teaching includes course and laboratory development and delivery via classroom, online and blended formats.  Research is expected in a well-defined area of focus that enhances and compliments the department’s strategic research foci (https://www.rit.edu/engineeringtechnology/department-electrical-computer-and-telecommunications-engineering-technology) and includes securing external funding and dissemination in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.  Service will include contributions to the operation of the department, college and university, and maintaining a clear professional development agenda that supports the faculty member and department’s growth. The tenure-track, Assistant Professor Position begins August 14, 2020.  A Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, science, or related STEM field or, a Ph.D. in STEM education, learning, or similar with appropriate MS in engineering, computer science, science or related STEM field is required as well as two years of professional experience.   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.

Animation Lecturer 4915BR College of Art and Design CAD Film and Animation Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer Faculty Discipline: Animation Faculty Rank: Lecturer Employment Category: Fulltime Anticipated Start Date: 12-Aug-2020 Department/College Description THE SCHOOL: The internationally-recognized School of Film and Animation (SOFA) offers BFA and MFA degrees in film production with emphasis in either Animation or Live-Action as well as a BS degree in Motion Picture Science. SOFA provides a creative community where students have the opportunity to discover their unique talents and expressive potential, while at the same time developing the skills needed to fulfill any creative or technical role in the film and animation industry. SOFA enrollment is typically 325 undergraduate and 50 graduate students, https:// www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-film-and-animation . THE COLLEGE: RIT's College of Art and Design offers a portfolio of distinctive and internationally-acclaimed programs of study. From centuries-old methods of producing fine art to the latest in digital media and imaging technology, the five schools in the College of Art and Design provide a comprehensive selection of majors related to visual communication, artistic expression, and imaging. The College of Art and Design has an enrollment of over 1,600 undergraduate students and 300 graduate students, https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/ . Detailed Job Description The School of Film and Animation (SOFA) in the College of Art and Design at Rochester Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a non-tenure-track Lecturer position in Animation. We seek a talented and enthusiastic, practicing cinematic artist, dedicated to the education of filmmakers and animators, to join our top-ranked film and animation program. We are searching for a candidate who is a creative self-starter with a variety of skill sets and experiences, who also has an understanding of animation history. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animation and experimental techniques and be able to bring new ideas and approaches to help expand our curriculum. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Teach courses about the aesthetics and techniques of animation and experimental cinema to undergraduate and graduate students. Course topics will include experimental animation, production, film language and theory, animation and film history. Demonstrate proficiency in animation as an artistic practice Provide academic advising to students Assist in curriculum development Participate in committees and provide service to the department and school Additional experience in any of the following areas is desirable: foundational principles, digital animation techniques, an interest in musical composition for film, cinematic production/theory and fine arts. The primary responsibility of a lecturer is teaching. A Lecturer is not expected to conduct scholarship, or participate in college or university-level service. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values , honor code , and dedication towards diversity .

Department Head-School of Chemistry and Materials Science 4867BR College of Science COS School of Chemistry and Materials Science Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track, Tenured Faculty Discipline: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Material Science, Material Science & Engineering Faculty Rank: Professor Employment Category: Fulltime Anticipated Start Date: 01-Jul-2020 Department/College Description   Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 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, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu . Detailed Job Description  The School of Chemistry and Materials Science (SCMS) in the College of Science (COS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Professor and School Head. The successful candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of teaching and research, be a person of national and international academic stature, and come to this position with leadership experience. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of a tenured professor, commensurate with their intellectual and administrative abilities, and qualities of leadership. The appointment as School Head is an employee at will position and continues at the sole discretion of the Dean. As the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer of the School, the Head will be a role model for scholarship and academic excellence and will provide leadership, advocacy, oversight, and management. The Head will also work with the leadership team in the College of Science to cultivate prospective donors and research partners. Offering BS degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and MS programs in Chemistry, and in Materials Science and Engineering, SCMS is a comprehensive research and education entity with a primary focus on undergraduate education. The School is looking to create and implement a strategic plan that will facilitate the development of Ph.D. programs in Chemistry, and in Materials Science and Engineering. The term of office for a School Head is three years and is renewable. Upon completion of appointment as Head, the appointee will assume regular faculty member duties within the School. THE COLLEGE AND SCHOOL: The School of Chemistry and Materials Science is one of six academic units in RIT's College of Science, which also houses the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, the Integrated Sciences Academy, the School of Mathematical Sciences, the School of Physics and Astronomy, and the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences. SCMS consists of 24 full-time faculty members, and 4 full-time staff members. It houses BS programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and MS programs in Chemistry and in Materials Science and Engineering. There are approximately 125 undergraduate students, 52 graduate students, and 26 students who are currently on a BS/MS degree track (their MS degree being housed in SCMS), but who have not entered the graduate level of their degree yet. The Materials Science & Engineering program is an interdisciplinary graduate program of the College of Science and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT. In addition to the degree programs, SCMS provides the required Chemistry courses needed to support all other academic programs at RIT. SCMS is committed to elevating its position and profile as a world-class research enterprise, and educating high caliber scientists and engineers in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Materials Science. The Head will guide hiring of new faculty, lead the School in implementing a dynamic strategic plan for education and research, and play a crucial role in shaping the direction of the College of Science. In support of our research enterprise, SCMS has recently completed extensive construction and renovation of its laboratories and has acquired and commissioned $1.3M in state of the art equipment for analysis and characterization of materials.