Non-Tenure Track Faculty – School of Information
9166BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS – School of Information
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computing and Information Technology, Data Analytics, Information Sciences & Technologies, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Web and Mobile Computing
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date:
Detailed Job Description
The School of Information at RIT invites applications for multiple Lecturer positions, beginning January 2025 or August 2025. Successful candidates will be able to teach a range of courses in areas of high demand, including database systems, data management, data science, AI, and programming. Knowledge of project management is also desirable. In particular, we seek candidates who have experience in three or more of the following areas:
- Database systems and management
- Data science
- Machine learning and AI
- Object-oriented programming in Python and Java
- Introductory and intermediate programming, data structures and pedagogical best practices
- Project Management
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:
The School of Information (iSchool) is one of six administrative units within the College of Computing and Information Sciences and oversees academic and curricula development for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in three undergraduate BS programs, three graduate programs, and two advanced certificate programs. The iSchool provides leadership, administrative, financial, and logistical support to more than 700 undergraduate and graduate students with 30 faculty and 6 staff in Rochester and provides support of the school’s degrees at RIT’s global campuses in Croatia, Kosovo, and UAE. The school demonstrates the university’s commitment to the teacher-scholar model; it is among the university leaders in terms of grant generation and publications and the faculty consists of several teaching award winners and professional service leaders, including ACM president, and ACM SIG chairs. The school is also home to several labs and research centers and plays a particularly large research and delivery role in the university’s Computing for All efforts.
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 a master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to contribute to the curriculum.
- Strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching
- 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 9166 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 can teach.
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers for three references.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: efgics@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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