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Instructional Faculty - Computer Science - Tenure-Track II

Employer
Rochester Institute of Technology
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Not specified
Date posted
Oct 11, 2017


Instructional Faculty - Computer Science - Tenure-Track II
3442BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - Computer Science

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track
Faculty Discipline: Computer Science
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2018

Department/College Description
The College: The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences is the largest of RIT’s nine colleges, and has an enrollment of over 3100 undergraduate students and 850 graduate students. The college, with over 140 faculty members, is housed in a modern facility equipped with numerous teaching and research laboratories. The college is home to the departments of Computer Science, Computing Security, Information Sciences and Technologies, Software Engineering, the School of Interactive Games and Media, a college-wide PhD program, and RIT’s Cybersecurity Center (https://cybersecurity.rit.edu), providing many opportunities for cooperation and research collaboration within and beyond the college.

The Department: Computer Science (http://cs.rit.edu) is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to over 1,200 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Student employment rates upon graduation are over 98%, often with leading technology companies. Our innovative problem-based introductory programming sequence has been continuously updated, in part through research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
We have enhanced our research presence while maintaining our commitment to excellence in student instruction. Our faculty publish in top-tier venues, and contribute to leading conferences and journals. Research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, computing education, data science, distributed systems, graphics and visualization, pervasive computing, programming languages, security, and theory. Students at all levels participate in research projects, including through NSF-sponsored undergraduate research programs. Our PhD students have made meaningful contributions to their respective areas, and gone on to secure good positions in industry and academia. Faculty have a low teaching load and are encouraged to develop new courses and teach in their area of interest.

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 emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 2,900 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 a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region, is the 51st largest metro area in the United States and the third largest city New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to nearly 1.1 million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 18% African and Latin Americans and another 3% of international origin. It is also home to one of the largest deaf communities per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 4th for “Most Affordable City" by Forbes Magazine ,and MSN selected Rochester as the “#1 Most Livable Bargain Market” (for real-estate). Kiplinger named Rochester one of the top five “Best City for Families.”


Detailed Job Description
The Department of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one full-time tenure-track assistant professor positions in the areas of cybersecurity including cryptography.

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.


Required Minimum Qualifications
  • PhD in computer science with a focus on cybersecurity by the date of appointment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  • Ongoing strong publication record in an area of cybersecurity.
  • Potential for obtaining external funding in an area of cybersecurity.
  • Commitment to teaching and mentoring BS, MS, and PhD students in computer science.
  • Experience in teaching and/or mentoring students.
  • Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.


Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at will http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 3442BR. Please submit the following: your online application; a cover letter addressing the required qualifications for this position;curriculum vitae, and upload the following attachments:
  • A research statement.
  • A teaching statement.
  • The names and contact information of three references.
  • You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at csfacsearch@cs.rit.edu.

    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 1, 2018.

    Additional Details
    The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. 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 accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to your application for employment at RIT, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu.
    RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion.  For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.





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