Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Brief Description       
We seek applicants with a strong commitment to engineering education, student mentoring, and personal professional development for a tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor or higher.

Position Control #007114
Faculty Information: Assistant Professor or higher; Mech. Engineering
Department: KGCOE Mechanical Engineering

Department Description       
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a strong commitment to engineering education and offers B.S., M.S., and M.E. degree programs.  The Department also contributes to a growing multi-disciplinary Ph.D. program in microsystems engineering in the College.  The Department offers aerospace engineering, bioengineering, automotive engineering, and energy systems options to students completing their baccalaureate in mechanical engineering.  The emphasis of our programs is on career-oriented, hands-on education with a mandatory co-op program.

   
Proposed start date - Late August, 2010

The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate courses as well as develop externally funded research, supervise undergraduate student design teams and graduate student theses, and perform other professional duties.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach core mechanical engineering courses and develop technical and graduate electives in accordance with their area of expertise.

We seek applicants with a strong commitment to engineering education, student mentoring and personal professional development, and who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

    
Job Requirements       
REQUIRED:  Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.  Applicants with a terminal degree in a related field must have at least one degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Strong written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED:  Demonstrated classroom teaching experience.  Work experience in government or industry.  Ability to contribute to existing and developing sponsored programs in the Department and the College.  Ability to contribute to the growth and development of one or more of the aerospace engineering, bioengineering, automotive engineering, and energy systems curricular options.
       
Additional Details       
The ABET-accredited Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT is the nation's premier career-oriented college of engineering.  It offers bachelor degree programs in chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and microelectronic engineering, and comprehensive, innovative graduate programs in a range of engineering disciplines, including a broad-based cross-disciplinary doctoral degree in microsystems engineering.

A hallmark of the Mechanical Engineering Department is its diverse instructional faculty composition, which is 24% female.  RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.  Rochester is an area rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of 20% African and Latino Americans and another 7% of international origin.

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 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.

To apply:
Please visit http://apptrkr.com/127729 and upload a letter of interest with a vita; a clear statement of teaching interest and philosophy; an overview of research interest and plan for future development; a statement of career objectives; and the names, addresses and phone numbers of four references by January 31, 2010.  Review of applications will begin immediately.

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To apply: To apply:
Please visit http://apptrkr.com/127729 and upload a letter of interest with a vita; a clear statement of teaching interest and philosophy; an overview of research interest and plan for future development; a statement of career objectives; and the names, addresses and phone numbers of four references by January 31, 2010. Review of applications will begin immediately.