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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about AI Research in Saunders College of Business
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about AI Research in Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about AI Research in Kate Gleason College of Engineering
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about AI Research in College of Engineering Technology
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.
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.
Instructional Faculty and Clinical Coordinator / Non-Tenure Track Lecturer
Physician Assistant Program
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
Learn about AI Research in College of Liberal Arts
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
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.