Non-Tenure Track Faculty

8277BR

Kate Gleason College of Engineering

KGCOE Department of Chemical Engineering

Detailed Job Description

RIT is seeking candidates for a non-tenure track position in Chemical Engineering with an appointment at the lecturer level.  RIT has a strong commitment to engineering education and offers a variety of graduate degrees.  The department has a five-year BS degree program that includes 48 weeks of cooperative education, and will prepare students for both industrial careers and graduate-level education.
The Chemical Engineering program at RIT affords a forward-looking view of chemical engineering that will teach engineering principles and underlying science associated with traditional chemical engineering applications, as well as the means to apply this knowledge to modern processes exploiting phenomena on the nano-scale.  Our faculty members have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the emerging graduate programs of the college.  Thus, the successful candidate must be able to teach core undergraduate courses at all levels (with an emphasis on upper level undergraduate courses such as System Dynamics & Controls and Process Design) and an ability to teach graduate courses and electives in accordance with their area of expertise.  The candidate will also be expected to advise undergraduate students engage in departmental service, be committed to professional development to remain current in the field, and perform other professional duties as needed.
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 diversity commitment .  Candidates with industrial and/or previous teaching experience are especially encouraged to apply.

Department/College Description

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Kate Gleason College of Engineering at RIT has established its reputation as preeminent in career-oriented engineering education and applied research.  It offers bachelor degree programs in biomedical, chemical, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical and microelectronic engineering, and comprehensive, innovative graduate programs in a range of engineering disciplines, with two broad-based, cross-disciplinary Ph.D. programs in Engineering and Microsystems Engineering.  The Chemical Engineering Department  is housed in Institute Hall, an 86,000 square foot facility with state of the art labs for both faculty research and teaching.  For more information visit:   http://www.rit.edu/kgcoe/program/chemical-engineering .

THE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Engineering with at least a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deliver core undergraduate courses at all levels in chemical engineering as evidenced by prior teaching or teaching-related activities (e.g. teaching assistant)
• Commitment to student-centeredness—Candidate must support the importance of students as the primary constituency of the university and to contribute directly to student success.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer

Faculty Discipline

Chemical Engineering

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

13-Aug-2025

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty , Search 8277BR. Please submit the following in order to be considered for this position: your online application, a cover letter including a brief statements of your qualifications; how your background aligns with RIT Chemical Engineering; a curriculum vita, and upload the following attachments: 

• Commitment to diversity statement (see contribution to diversity statement ) in accordance with RIT’s values
• Summary of teaching experience, philosophy, and plans indicating the areas of the curriculum you would be comfortable teaching as well as a statement of your commitment to student centeredness.
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position: Karuna Koppula, search chair [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

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 [email protected].