INSTITUTION: Rochester Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Golisano College of Computer and Information Technology
POSITION: Instructional Faculty/ Assistant Professor
LINK: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword search: IRC41000
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We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Software Engineering department is part of RIT’s largest college, The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, which has an enrollment of over 3000 students. The college is housed in a modern facility equipped with numerous laboratories and smart classrooms. In addition to the department of Software Engineering, the college includes a college-wide PhD. program and the departments of Computer Science; Interactive Games and Media; Information Sciences and Technology; and Networking, Security, and Systems Administration. Research and cooperation among the college’s academic units is encouraged.
The department offers the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in software engineering with current enrollment of 350 and 16 students, respectively. The undergraduate program has been accredited by ABET since 2001.
RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's “Great Colleges to Work For” list for two consecutive years.
Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people
The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine. Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics magazine.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: A PhD. in a related computing discipline
PREFERRED: Specialization in any area of software engineering will be considered. Applicants must have an interest in a workload balanced between a strong interest in teaching, including curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels; discipline-based or pedagogical scholarship and research, with publications and the pursuit of external funding; and service commitments.
HOW TO APPLY:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A letter of interest, current vitae, and one-page statements of teaching and research experience/interests should be uploaded at the following website: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword search: IRC41000. Additionally, please arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the Software Engineering Search Committee, c/o Ms. Sarah Mittiga, Department of Software Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology, 134 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5608 or to sarah.mittiga@se.rit.edu. Application deadline: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010 and will 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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