Assistant Professor, Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering

JOB SUMMARY:

RITs 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 candidates research must specialize in one or more of the following areas: digital electronics analog electronics electronics for biomedical systems quantum electronicsor neuromorphic computingwith 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 RITs 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.

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 bachelors and masters 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 masters 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 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 and UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1829 Rochester Institute of Technology has a long-standing history of innovation that blends the arts technology and experiential 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 21000. Nationally recognized for its co-op and internship programs RIT is supported by more than 4000 dedicated faculty and staff members committed to student success. Its 1300-acre suburban campus features cutting-edge facilities that reflect RITs 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• 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

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at RIT Careers; go to Job Category and select Faculty (Regular) to view current openings. Please submit your application curriculum vitae cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy (2-page limit)
• The names addresses and phone numbers for three references
• Research statement

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:

Prof. Stefan Preble (Search Committee Chair)

Prof. Ali Reza Vahid

Prof. Teju Das

Prof. Dorin Patru

Prof. Parsian Mohseni

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

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