Tenure Track in School of Information
9183BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS – School of Information
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Sciences & Technologies, Machine Learning
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025
Detailed Job Description
As part of a growing, strategic research focus in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and large-scale data management, the School of Information at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the assistant professor rank, for an appointment beginning August 2025.
We are seeking a tenure-track faculty member with research in the fields of AI and machine learning along with data science and/or large-scale data management. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the school and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students. Some example subareas include (but are not limited to): generative AI (genAI), large-language models (LLMs), deep learning or other machine learning frameworks, computer vision, multimodal machine learning, data mining, knowledge representation, human-computer interaction with AI systems, and human-in-the-loop AI. Outstanding applicants in other areas of artificial intelligence, data science, human-computer interaction, or data analytics will also be considered, especially those with collaboration potential with existing School of Information faculty.
Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, or a related field by the start date of the appointment, and demonstrate potential for excellence in high-quality, cutting-edge research that shapes AI and related fields. Applicants should show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, demonstrate the ability for innovative research and high-impact publications, and exhibit potential for externally funded research.
RIT is committed to being a student-centered research university. As part of that commitment, assistant professors will be offered a low teaching load, a mid-tenure review 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, 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 PhD in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Demonstrated ability to publish research in top venues in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or in fields representing applications of AI-based technologies.
- Demonstrated evidence of experience or potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in higher education.
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9183BR. Please submit your onlune 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.
- Statement of Diversity Contribution explaining how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in your work.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Qi.Yu@rit.edu
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, 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: 105000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:135000
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