DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:    

The Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety in the College of Engineering Technology at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant  or associate professor position in the field of civil engineering, beginning August 2025, with special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence (AI), or which makes use of AI techniques. Candidates for this position will be expected to teach, publish, and conduct externally funded research in areas broadly related to the Civil Engineering field.  Background in geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering or water resources engineering is desired.  Successful candidates will be expected to be able to apply AI in areas such as smart city data collection and analysis, structural health monitoring, infrastructure sustainability analysis, optimization in structural design, construction safety monitoring, and disaster response, and are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS and MS students. Salary range will adjust if hired at Associate Professor level.

Responsibilities:

·         Teaching: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering technology and/or smart city construction management, with a focus on one of the following disciplines: geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, construction engineering or water resources engineering. Engage in innovative curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of academic programs. Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic and professional growth. Student engagement in the classroom using activity based pedagogical strategies is expected, along with participation in KEEN and other effective teaching workshops.

·         Research: Conduct research in a well-defined focus area related to civil engineering, secure external funding, and publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences. Areas of research could include smart city data analytics, structural health monitoring, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, carbon capture and storage in civil engineering, and AI applications in civil engineering. CET has invested in the development and growth of Research Impact Areas: Forging our Future; Toward a Safer Society, Expanding Human Capacity.  These faculty-led collaborative research groups leverage existing expertise and nurture the next generation of faculty leadership. 

Service: Contribute to the department, college, and university through committee work and other service activities. Maintain a clear professional development agenda to support the department’s growth. Engage with industry stakeholders and professional organizations to promote the field of civil engineering technology. Participate in outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and enhance the visibility of the department and institution.
 

RIT is committed to being a student-centered research university. As part of that commitment, assistant professors will be offered a low teaching load, a mid-tenure review in the third year, with tenure review during year six, after which the teaching load will be adjusted according to the intensity of the research load.  The typical teaching load in the College of Engineering Technology for tenure-track assistant professors is 3 courses per academic year.  RIT will provide reasonable startup funding for graduate students, equipment, and travel in support of building an outstanding research program. The university provides support for gaining external funding, including several internal seed funding opportunities.

We are seeking an individual who has 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 statement of diversity.
 
Learn more about our excellent benefits, including tuition benefits, by visiting: https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/regular-employee-benefits

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9235BR. Please submit your application, and upload the following attachments:

•       Curriculum vitae

•       Cover letter addressing the listed qualifications

•       A brief teaching philosophy

•       A research statement   

•       The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

•       Contribution to Diversity Statement

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Rachel Mathews, rkfsss@rit.edu