Description

RIT’s Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Technology invites applications from candidates in the areas of digital electronics, analog electronics or electronics for biomedical systems. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and/or Microelectronic Engineering or a closely related field. The candidate’s research must specialize in one or more of the following areas: digital electronics, analog electronics, electronics for biomedical systems, quantum electronics or neuromorphic computing with a record of refereed publications in the area. Candidates must have prior teaching experience; potential for establishing and conducting sponsored research; excellent written and oral communication skills; and ability to collaborate within and beyond the department. Candidates with commensurate qualifications and experience may be considered for appointment at a higher rank (Associate Professor).

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; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.  Prior engagement in innovative teaching methodologies is highly desired. Select to view links to RIT’s core values and honor code.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process. https://www.rit.edu/aes/ofr

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at RIT Careers; Search for JR101375.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:  

The Electrical and Microelectronic Department is one of six academic departments in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering.  The Kate Gleason College of Engineering | RIT offers bachelor’s and master’s in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and microelectronics engineering as well as four Ph.D. degrees in biomedical and chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical and industrial Engineering, and microsystems engineering and additional master’s programs in engineering management and leadership.  Serving over 2600 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, the college is committed to growing its research profile while maintaining a strong commitment to undergraduate education.  Major research themes include advanced manufacturing; biomedical and healthcare engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; cyber-physical systems; micro- and nanoscale systems devices and materials; energy and environment; and data analysis modeling and simulation. Hallmarks of the undergraduate experience include one full year of cooperative education, an innovative multidisciplinary senior design program, and an impressive variety of well-supported student teams and clubs. 

The Electrical Engineering Department has 550 undergraduates and 145 graduate students.  Faculty and staff include 26 tenured/tenure-track faculty members, six lecturers, four support staff, and three academic advisors.  In addition to teaching within the department, faculty conduct research and advise doctoral students in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Imaging Science, Computer and Information Sciences, and Sustainability.  Faculty research expertise includes digital and computer systems, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical devices, communications, controls, integrated devices/circuits, MEMs, electromagnetic fields, semiconductor electronics, photonics/optoelectronics and signal/image/video processing.  Researchers have access to exceptional laboratory resources for design and simulation of electronic/photonic circuits and systems, and a state of the art microfabrication clean room facility that supports materials and processes for micro/nano devices.  Research expenditures average approximately $4 M annually. For more information, visit https://www.rit.edu/engineering/electrical-and-microelectronic-engineering and https://www.rit.edu/engineering/research.

THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts, technology, and experiential learning. In addition to its main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT maintains a strong international presence with over 100 active global partnerships and international campuses in Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. As of Fall 2024, total student enrollment across all campuses exceeded 21,000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs, RIT is supported by more than 4,000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1,300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RIT’s strengths in applied research, design, and workforce development.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

Requirements

• PhD. in Electrical, Microelectronic and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Refereed publications in one or more of the following areas:
  • digital electronics
  • analog electronics
  • electronics for biomedical systems
  • devices & circuits based on emerging electronics materials
  • nanoelectronics and semiconductors
  • neuromorphic computing and artificial intelligence hardware
  • quantum electronics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Prior course or lab (Teaching Assistant) teaching experience in electrical engineering related fields
• Potential for establishing and conducting sponsored research.
• Ability to collaborate within and beyond the Department of Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering