Non-Tenure Track Faculty – Software Engineering
9169BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS – Software Engineering
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Security and Information Assurance, Computing and Information Technology, Data Analytics, Human Computer Interaction, Information Sciences & Technologies, Information Security and Forensics, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Web and Mobile Computing
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date:
Detailed Job Description
The Department of Software Engineering in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT seeks multiple non-tenure-track Lecturers beginning January 2025 or August 2025. We seek candidates with proficiency in the primary areas of software engineering and data science/artificial intelligence. Candidates should demonstrate experience and competence in at least one of, if not both, software engineering and data science/AI, and a willingness to gain experience in teaching courses that span the range of topics within both areas. Teaching topics in software engineering may include but are not limited to: introduction to software engineering; design principles and patterns; design of secure software; enterprise software; concurrent and distributed software; real-time and embedded systems requirements and architecture; project and process management; and web engineering. Teaching topics in data science and artificial intelligence may include, but are not limited to: neural networks, machine learning, visualization, database systems, data management, and high performance computing.
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.
Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting: https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits
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 an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas,including the Global Cybersecurity Institute 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:
Founded in 1996, the RIT Department of Software Engineering is the first department of its kind in the US. The department is part of RIT’s largest college, the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The department has 19 full-time faculty members, 28 Ph.D. students in SE, and multiple postdocs. The SE department offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Software Engineering, as well as a Master’s in Data Science. The undergraduate Software Engineering program has been accredited by ABET since 2001, most recently renewed in 2022, and is the first Software Engineering degree offered in the US. Our faculty publish in top-tier venues and contribute to leading conferences and journals. Funded research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, data science, empirical software engineering, secure software, adaptive software systems, software engineering, software evolution and maintenance, and software engineering education.
The University:
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.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of M.S. or equivalent in a computing discipline, or project management with a computing related minor, or another engineering discipline with industry experience in software engineering.
- Academic specialization or Industry software development experience
- Ability to teach courses across the software engineering curriculum or data science curriculum.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum and course development in software engineering or data science.
- Strong commitment to software engineering and data science education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
Required Minimum Education Level
MS, MA
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty: search openings, then Keyword Search 9169 BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, and indicate whether you are available for a starting date in January, August, or both; and upload the following attachments:
- A one-page teaching statement including the courses from our curriculum you are able to teach,
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position by contacting Christian Newman (cdnvse@rit.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/
Additional Details
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.
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 80000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:85000
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