Rochester Institute of Technology, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, 20 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

JOB TITLE/RANK    Instructional Faculty/ Assistant, Associate, Full Professor

PC # 9167   IRC26155

DEPARTMENT:        Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences - Graduate Studies & Research

JOB CATEGORY:     Faculty, Tenure Track

STARTING DATE:  Late August 2009           

DESCRIPTION:         The College is seeking individuals with outstanding research records or potentials to fill two tenured/tenure-track faculty positions to support its Ph.D. Program in Computing and Information Sciences. This user-inspired research program focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of cyberinfrastructure as applied to specific problems across multiple domains. While qualified candidates in all research areas are encouraged to apply, we are building particular strengths in biomedical imaging and computing, computational modeling and simulation, scientific computing, and services sciences.

The faculty responsibilities will include teaching, research, student advising, and service. Tenure, rank, and salary are negotiable.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED:  Earned doctorate in a discipline related to computing and information sciences; strong research record in computing and information sciences and/or its applications to problems in sciences, engineering, business, or social sciences, and a proven record or strong potential to establish externally funded research program. 

PREFERRED:  Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in, including but not limited to: biomedical imaging and computing, computational modeling and simulation, scientific computing, and services sciences.  Candidates should be able to contribute in meaningful ways to RIT's commitment to cultural diversity and pluralism.

THE COLLEGE:

The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is home to the Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and Networking, Security, and Systems Administration departments, as well as the Ph.D. Program in Computing and Information Sciences, the research arm of the college which draws additional faculty participation from the colleges of business, engineering, and sciences. Candidates should visit http://gccis.rit.edu/ for more information about the college.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.  RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural "Great Colleges to Work For" list. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. Rochester is ranked 7^th among the "10 Best Cities to Raise a Family" by Child Magazine, 2003, and 8^th among 200 metro areas in childcare for "Best Cities for Women 2002" by Ladies Home Journal." In 2007 Rochester's ranked the 6^th "Best Places to Live in America" by Places Rated Almanac out of 379 metropolitan areas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu/. Search for IRC#26155.  Please submit a cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements; a vita; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references

Additionally, three reference letters should be sent the PhD research committee c/o: Joyce Hart at jrhics@rit.edu. Reference IRC#26155.

Receipt of Applications will begin immediately and are accepted until position is filled.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of protected classes and individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.