Cluster Hires

AI Cluster Hire Initiative

RIT’s AI cluster hire initiative is an ambitious program, recommended by the AI task force at RIT, designed to attract faculty to lead groundbreaking research and innovation in artificial intelligence.

This initiative fosters a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where experts from diverse fields unite to push the boundaries of AI and its real-world applications. By creating a dynamic hub for AI research and development, RIT is positioning itself at the forefront of technological advancement, with a commitment to driving impactful solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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College of Art and Design

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Design

Tenure-track faculty position in 3D Digital Design, focusing on integrating AI tools and methods into design workflows, for delivering content in immersive and augmented environments, while teaching and advancing 3D digital design through interdisciplinary collaboration and creative scholarship.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in School of Design (Requisition number 9286BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

School of Design

3D Digital Design Lecturer to teach courses using industry-standard software like Maya, Blender, and Unreal, fostering skills in modeling, visual scripting, and rendering, while emphasizing AI’s role in adapting to the evolving field of 3D design.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in School of Design (Requisition number 9287BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Design

Tenure-track position in Motion Design, focused on animation, storytelling, and Generative AI tools to enhance design education. The role includes teaching industry-standard software and integrating AI techniques into BFA and MFA programs.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in School of Design (Requisition number 9271BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Design

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Industrial Design, with emphasis on integrating emerging technologies and AI tools into the curriculum.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in School of Design (Requisition number 9288BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Design

Tenure-track Graphic Design position with an emphasis in integrating AI tools into contemporary practice and graphic design education to prepare students for the evolving landscape of traditional print-based design and digital technology.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in School of Design (Requisition number 9275BR)

Saunders College of Business

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Finance and Accounting

FinTech: Seeking finance faculty specializing in areas such as fixed income management, derivatives/risk management, econometrics, and/or blockchain/cryptocurrency, with expertise in applying contemporary technologies like financial analytics, AI, and machine learning.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Finance and Accounting (Requisition number 9189BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Marketing and Analytics

Technology and Digital Marketing: Seeking marketing faculty with expertise in marketing analytics, digital marketing, marketing management, social media marketing, and/or product/brand management, with a strong focus on applying contemporary technologies such as analytics, AI, and machine learning.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Marketing and Analytics (Requisition number 9139BR)

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Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor (2 positions)

Computer Science

AI in Computer Science: Seeking tenure-track assistant professors to contribute to research and teaching in all areas of artificial intelligence, focusing on creating and improving AI technologies.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Computer Science (Requisition numbers 9156BR and 9157BR))

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer (2 positions)

Computer Science

AI in Computer Science: Seeking non-tenure-track lecturers to teach high-demand computer science courses, with a key focus on artificial intelligence.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Computer Science (Requisition numbers 9158BR and 9159BR))

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Department of Cybersecurity

AI in Cybersecurity: Seeking tenure-track assistant professor in cybersecurity, with a focus on creating and improving AI for cybersecurity applications.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Department of Cybersecurity (Requisition number 9160BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

Department of Cybersecurity

AI in Cybersecurity: Seeking a lecturer to teach high-demand courses in cybersecurity, including intersections with artificial intelligence.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Department of Cybersecurity (Requisition number 9161BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Interactive Games and Media

AI in Game Design and Development: Seeking a tenure-track assistant professor specializing in creating and improving AI technologies for game design, particularly at the intersection of digital twins, interactive simulation, and computational media.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Interactive Games and Media (Requisition number 9162BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

Interactive Games and Media

AI in Game Design and Development: Seeking a lecturer to teach high-demand courses in game design, with potential to expand offerings in AI applications for games and computational media.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Interactive Games and Media (Requisition number 9163BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Information

AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science: Invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member focused on creating and improving AI and machine learning in data science and large-scale data management.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in School of Information (Requisition number 9183BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

School of Information

Networking, Programming, and AI Education: Seeking a lecturer to teach a broad range of high-demand courses, including networking, AI, first-year programming, and project management.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in School of Information (Requisition number 9182BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer (2 positions)

School of Information

Data Management and AI Education: Seeking lecturers to teach a broad range of high-demand courses in areas such as first-year programming, database, data management, data science, and AI, with project management as a desirable additional skill.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in School of Information (Requisition numbers 9166BR and 9167BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Software Engineering

Software Engineering, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence: Seeking an assistant professor with research expertise in software engineering, data science, or artificial intelligence, to contribute to externally funded research and the teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Software Engineering (Requisition number 9168BR 8/2024)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer (2 positions)

Software Engineering

Software Engineering Education: Seeking lecturers to teach courses in software engineering, with an option to include data science and AI.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Software Engineering (Requisition numbers 9169BR and 9170BR)

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Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering

AI/ML Applications in Advanced Manufacturing: Seeking an assistant or associate professor with research interests in cyber manufacturing and the application of AI in advanced manufacturing.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Requisition number 9229BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor (2 positions)

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering, including Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Neuromorphic Computing, and Quantum Computing: Seeking an assistant or associate professor to contribute to teaching and research in areas such as digital and embedded systems, robotics, autonomous systems, IoT, system security, and emerging computing paradigms like neuromorphic and quantum computing.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering (Requisition numbers 9238BR and 9238BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering

Semiconductors and Microelectronics that Enable AI: Seeking an assistant or associate professor with expertise in nanoelectronics, semiconductor devices, digital integrated electronics, quantum computing, optoelectronics, and integrated photonics.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering (Requisition number 9187BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Department of Biomedical Engineering

AI/ML Applications in Biomedical Engineering: Seeking an assistant professor with a research focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to biomedical engineering and biomedical research.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Department of Biomedical Engineering (Requisition number 9153BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Industrial and Systems Engineering

AI and Advanced Analytics in Supply Chain, Logistics, and Production Systems: Seeking an assistant or associate professor with a research focus on AI and advanced analytics applied to innovations in supply chain, logistics, and production systems, while contributing to the department's broad teaching needs.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Requisition number 9227BR)

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College of Engineering Technology

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

AI/ML in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronic Systems): Focuses on applying AI/ML to enhance mechatronic systems through data-driven modeling, pattern recognition, predictive maintenance, and intelligent control strategies.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (Requisition number 9207BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

AI/ML in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Systems): Applies AI/ML to optimize product design, predictive maintenance, design optimization, and material synthesis within mechanical systems.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (Requisition number 9206BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Civil Engineering Technology and Environmental Mgmt

AI/ML in Civil, Smart Cities, and Transportation Engineering: Utilizes AI to advance structural health monitoring, infrastructure sustainability, smart city development, and disaster response in civil engineering.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology and Environmental Mgmt (Requisition number 9235BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Packaging and Graphic Media Science

Food Packaging Research: Seeks a proven expert in food packaging research, with AI as a potential but non-central focus, prioritizing candidates with a strong track record in the food industry.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Packaging and Graphic Media Science (Requisition number 9205BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

AI/ML in Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering: Applies AI/ML in microelectronics, hardware security, power engineering, smart grids, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and autonomous systems.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Requisition number 9219BR)

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College of Health Sciences and Technology

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition (DPT)

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director (Tenured) with experience in incorporating AI into physical therapy practice, education, and research, to drive innovation and enhance clinical outcomes.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition (DPT) (Requisition number 9290BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography lecturer with a focus on clinical education and training. Experience with AI tools in sonography practice and classroom settings is preferred.

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Requisition number 9307BR)

Instructional Faculty and Clinical Coordinator / Non-Tenure Track Lecturer

Physician Assistant Program

View position details and apply for Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in Physician Assistant Program (Requisition number 9245BR)

College of Liberal Arts

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Psychology

AI and Cognitive Science: Focuses on applying AI within cognitive science, teaching courses in cognitive psychology, and contributing to interdisciplinary research and graduate mentorship in the Cognitive Science Ph.D. program.

Applications being reviewed

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Psychology

AI and Clinical Psychology: Integrates AI and technology into clinical psychology research, focusing on health disparities, with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research in clinical psychology and AI mentorship.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Psychology (Requisition number 9094BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

Psychology

AI and Linguistics: Specializes in computational linguistics, natural language processing, and language technology, integrating AI with linguistics and cognitive science, contributing to interdisciplinary programs in AI and Cognitive Science.

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in Psychology (Requisition number 9260BR)

Non-Tenure Track Faculty / Lecturer

Humanities, Computing, and Design

AI and Digital Humanities: Non-tenure track lecturer in media arts and sciences, computer science, digital humanities, or a humanities / social science field with emphasis in AI technology

View position details and apply for Lecturer in Humanities, Computing, and Design (Requisition number 9284BR)

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College of Science

Tenure Track Faculty / Assistant Professor

School of Chemistry and Materials Science

AI and Biochemistry: focused at the interface of biochemistry and machine learning/artificial intelligence/computational modeling

View position details and apply for Assistant Professor in COS School of Chemistry and Materials Science (Requisition number 8962BR)

Tenure Track Faculty / Open Rank (Assistant or Associate) Professor

School of Mathematical Sciences

Open rank faculty position in data science and AI, focused on advancing AI through interdisciplinary projects that complement RIT’s research in astrophysics, climate science, biology, software development, and computational science.

View position details and apply for Open Rank (Asst or Assoc) Professor in School of Mathematical Sciences (Requisition number 9304BR)