Rochester Institute of Technology--Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

INSTITUTION: Rochester Institute of Technology
DEPARTMENT: Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
POSITION: 2 Assistant Professor Tenure Track Positions
LINK: http://careers.rit.edu/faculty
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ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

College of Applied Science and Technology

Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Rochester, New York

RE: Two TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS OPEN

The Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MMET) department in RIT’s College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is currently seeking applications from exceptional candidates for two full-time, tenure-track positions to support the Mechanical, Manufacturing and Electrical/Mechanical ET Programs. These positions are at the Assistant Professor level and will commence in August 2014 for the fall semester. A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or an earned doctorate in a closely related field is required by the expected date of hire.

Candidates for this position will be expected to teach courses via traditional classroom and distance learning formats in areas such as manufacturing processes, mechanics, dynamics, computer aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE), machine design, failure mechanics, materials including ceramics and composites, manufacturing automation, instrumentation, controls and electronics packaging. Responsibilities will include course and laboratory development and delivery; scholarship/research in a well-defined area of focus that is in line with the department’s research agenda, including securing external funding; service to the department, college and university; and maintaining a clear professional development agenda to support the department’s growth.

We are seeking individuals who have 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 diversity commitment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

·         Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or an earned doctorate in a related field

·         Three or more years of relevant industrial experience

·         Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing processes, mechanics, dynamics, computer aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE), machine design, failure mechanics, materials including ceramics and composites, manufacturing automation, instrumentation and controls and electronics packaging.

·         Demonstrated research and scholarship activities including refereed publications

·         Demonstrated potential for high quality teaching

·         Cross-functional experience or knowledge in the department’s program areas: manufacturing, mechanical, electrical/mechanical

·         Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Application Documents

·         Curriculum Vitae or Resume

·         Cover Letter

·         Research Statement

·         Statement of Diversity Contribution

·         List of References

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty . Search: 805BR. Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and your experience with and/or interest in RIT’s core values and honor code; a vita; a research statement that clearly identifies and articulates your individual scholarship/research agenda and how you plan to support the MMET’s scholarship/research growth; a ‘contribution to diversity’ statement; and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

You may contact MMET Department Chair Dr. S. Manian Ramkumar for questions or inquiries about these positions at smrmet@rit.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2013.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

The MMET department has 17 full-time faculty, 2 Lecturers and more than 25 adjunct faculty.  With almost 700 students the department continues to grow, with its entering class size doubling over the past five years. MMET offers three Bachelors of Science and one Master of Science degree programs through its on-campus format. Each program specializes in providing an experiential learning environment to its students through integrated laboratory activities, a wide variety of innovative projects, and research-based learning approaches. To provide advanced preparation for students in their field of study, each student within the department is required to complete two six month blocks of cooperative industrial experience. RIT and the department have a strong career focus and thus an outstanding record of successfully preparing students for industry. For more information on the department, please visit www.rit.edu/mmet.

MMET is housed in the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST).  CAST is one of nine colleges at Rochester Institute of Technology and enrolls 12 percent of the university’s students. CAST prides itself on its constant evolution, innovation, and global outreach via distance learning, corporate education, and international programs. For more information on the college, please visit www.rit.edu/cast.

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY:

RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges and institutes emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, located on Lake Ontario, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16% African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.  It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising a family" by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as “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.”

Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.

RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.