Non-Tenure Track Faculty

8674BR

College of Science

COS School of Mathematics and Statistics

Detailed Job Description

The School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS) at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for one or more non-tenure track full-time Visiting Lecturers starting in August 2024. Visiting Lecturers are responsible for teaching and expected to have a strong commitment to and proven ability to teach foundational undergraduate courses, which include, but are not limited to, precalculus, calculus, and probability and statistics. The professional duties will include instruction, office hours, and attending college and school faculty meetings.

We seek individuals who have the ability and interest in contributing to RIT’s core values , honor code , and statement of diversity , and Student Centeredness; Professional Development; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration.

Department/College Description

The College/ Department: The School of Mathematics and Statistics (SMS) is one of six academic units in RIT's College of Science, which also houses the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, the Integrated Sciences Academy, the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, the School of Physics and Astronomy, and the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences. The SMS promotes research in mathematical and statistical sciences and is the home of 80 faculty members, four administrative staff members, three undergraduate programs (Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics and Data Analytics), two MS programs (Applied and Computational Mathematics, and Applied Statistics) and a Ph.D. program in Mathematical Modeling. The SMS offers the required mathematics and statistics courses for students from all RIT programs.

Required Minimum Qualifications

PhD. in mathematics, statistics, or a related field, with one or more years of demonstrated excellence in teaching university-level mathematics courses in an English speaking environment.  Will consider applicants with a Master's degree with demonstrated teaching excellence.

Required Minimum Education Level

Masters-Other, MS, MA, PhD

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Non-Tenure-Track Visiting

Faculty Discipline

Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Applied Statistics, Computational Mathematics

Faculty Rank

Visiting Lecturer

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

14-Aug-2024

Required Application Documents

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

How To Apply

Please apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty ; search openings, then Keyword Search 8647BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• Teaching Statement
• Contribution to Diversity Statement
• Cover Letter addressing listed qualifications

Candidacy will be kept confidential until the candidate accepts an invitation for an interview, at which time a list of references will be required. Any questions regarding the position should be addressed to or via email. 

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: B. Brooks, [email protected]

The committee will begin to review complete applications upon receipt, however, to ensure full consideration applications must be received by March 25, 2024.  It is expected that the successful applicant will assume the position no later than July 1, 2024.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. 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, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.