INSTITUTION: Rochester Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Kate Gleason College of Engineering
POSITION: Instructional Faculty/ Assistant Prof or higher
LINK: http://careers.rit.edu. KEYWORD Search: IRC40677
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The Microsystems Engineering Ph.D. Program in Rochester Institute of Technology's Kate Gleason College of Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Candidates with a commitment to research and teaching and with a strong background in microsystems and nano-scale engineering are encouraged to apply. Candidates of particular interest are those with expertise in research areas that impact emerging applications of microsystems including those related to nanotechnology, MEMS and NEMS, microfluidics, micro- and nano-electronic devices and materials, photovoltaics, biosensors, and bioMEMS.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant engineering, applied physics, or related field with a strong record of research and significant academic experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to enhance RIT's cross-disciplinary Ph.D. program in Microsystems Engineering through the establishment of a high-quality, high-impact funded research program. Preference will be given to candidates who can lead through collaboration and who have demonstrated the ability to develop new research initiatives.
We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the largest private universities in the United States, attracting students from all 50 states and 100 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" list for two consecutive years. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering has established its reputation as preeminent in engineering education with a rapidly growing commitment to research. It has excellent research and teaching facilities and strong interaction with industry. The Microsystems Engineering Ph.D. program builds on the fundamentals of traditional engineering and science combined with curriculum and research activities addressing the numerous technical challenges of micro- and nano-systems.
Rochester, located on Lake Ontario, is the 79th largest city in the U.S. and the third largest city in New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to nearly one million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of 20% African and Latino Americans and another 7% of international origin. It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 7th among the "10 Best Cities to Raise a Family" by Child Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas in "Best Places to Live in America" by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in Expansion Management Magazine's ranking of metropolitan areas having the best "Quality of Life in the Nation"; and is among Essence Magazine's "Top 10 Cities for Black Families". Rochester was twice named one of America's Friendliest Cities" by American Demographics Magazine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Ph.D. degree in relevant engineering, applied physics, or related field
Strong record of research
Academic experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels
PREFERRED: Record of leading through collaboration; Demonstrated ability to develop new research initiatives; Distinguished performance in teaching
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. KEYWORD Search: IRC40677. Please submit your cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements; a vita; and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: bwsemc@rit.edu
Application deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an acceptable candidate is found.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.
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