Description

Detailed Job Description

The Department of Computer Science in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position, beginning August 2026, 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.

RIT is committed to being a student-centered research university. As part of that commitment, faculty active in research are provided with a low teaching load. Assistant professors are offered pre-tenure teaching release time to establish their research program. Traditionally, a mid-tenure review occurs in the third year, with tenure review during year six, after which the teaching load will be adjusted according to the intensity of the research load. RIT is also positioned to provide excellent competitive startup funding for PhD students, equipment, and travel in support of building an outstanding research program. The university provides support for gaining external funding, including several internal seed funding opportunities.

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, and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting: https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits

Required Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in computer science or closely related discipline by the date of appointment.
• Ongoing strong publication record and potential for obtaining external funding, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence.
• Commitment to and experience in teaching and mentoring BS, MS, and PhD students in computer science.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Department/College Description

The College: The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 56th by CSRankings.org. The college 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 the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), RIT's Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://www.rit.edu/pht180/), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).

The Department: Computer Science (https://cs.rit.edu) is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to over 1,400 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Upon graduation, our students pursue successful careers with leading technology companies. Our innovative problem-based introductory programming sequence has been continuously updated, in part through research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The BS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 54th 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 71st in the latest U.S. News and World Reports ranking of Best Graduate Computer Science Programs. We have enhanced our research presence while maintaining our commitment to excellence in student instruction. Our faculty publishes in top-tier venues and contributes to leading conferences and journals. 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). Students at all levels participate in research projects, including through NSF-sponsored undergraduate research programs. Our PhD students have made meaningful contributions to their respective areas and gone on to secure excellent positions in industry and academia. Faculty are encouraged to develop new courses and teach in their area of interest and have a low teaching load with capped class sizes.

The University: Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a 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.

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9904BR. Please submit your application; cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; curriculum vitae or resume, which should include a list of publications, and upload the following attachments:

• A Statement of Teaching Philosophy describing your teaching experience, specific courses you can teach, and your approach to teaching, mentoring, and/or advising.
• A Research Statement describing the accomplishments, impacts, and future directions of your research
• A List of three Professional References: The search committee may solicit recommendation letters from these references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: cs-facsearch@rit.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.