Instructional FacultyIRC53517 - Instructional Faculty
College/Division College of Liberal Arts
Vacancy Number IRC53517
Position Title Instructional Faculty
Internals Only? NO
Professional Area Faculty, Tenure Track
Department CLA-Science, Technology and Policy
Employment Status Full Time
Faculty Information Assistant or Associate Professor
Department Description
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in the Science, Technology, and Society/Public Policy (STS/PP) Department. The department is seeking a teacher-scholar who can contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate education and pursue an active program of research and scholarship.
The STS/PP Department offers a B.S. in Public Policy and a M.S. in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, as well as a wide range of minors (Environmental Studies; Science and Technology Studies; Public Policy; Science and Technology Policy; Historical Perspectives in Science and Technology) supporting RIT's general education program. The Department is currently planning for a B.S. degree in Environmental Studies and is expanding its curricular relationship with the RIT College of Engineering. More information about our program can be found at.
Brief Description
The area of specialization for this tenure-track position is in public policy; preference will be given to candidates with training and scholarship whose work reflects an integration of science, engineering, public policy, and STS. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach the core public policy curriculum including policy analysis. Candidates with backgrounds that integrate the science and engineering fields with the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. We seek candidates with demonstrated potential to be excellent teachers and researchers, and with interest in working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, intellectually stimulating environment. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required in an appropriate field prior to the position start date.
To be considered for an appointment at the Associate level, applicants must have a record of sustained and continuing high-quality research and substantial teaching experience. At the Associate level, preference will be given to candidates with a track record of external funding and with a clear interest in policy issues that support the degree programs.
Detailed Description
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'score values,honor code, andstatement of diversity.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED:
* Ph.D. or terminal degree in an appropriate field at time of appointment.
* A demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
* An ability to teach policy analysis, using quantitative or qualitative methods, at the undergraduate and graduate levels
* For rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must have strong research skills, potential for scholarly research, and potential for university and public service.
* For rank of Associate Professor, candidates must have a strong record of scholarly research, substantial teaching experience and evidence of teaching excellence, and a demonstrated record of university and public service.
PREFERRED:
* Training and scholarship reflecting an integration of science, engineering, public policy, and STS.
* An ability to teach policy analysis, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, at the undergraduate and graduate levels
* At the Associate level, preference will be given to candidates with a track record of external funding, a clear interest in policy issues that support the degree programs, and an ability to contribute to administrative functions of the degree programs
* An ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
Additional Details
The College of Liberal Arts is one of nine colleges within Rochester Institute of Technology. The College has over 150 faculty in 12 departments in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. The College currently offers twelve undergraduate degree programs and five Master degrees, serving over 800 students. Undergraduate degrees include Advertising and Public Relations; Criminal Justice; Economics; International Studies; Journalism; Museum Studies, Professional and Technical Communication; Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy; and Urban and Community Studies. The graduate degrees are in Applied Experimental and Engineering Psychology; Communication and Media Technologies; School Psychology; Criminal Justice; and Science, Technology, and Public Policy.
RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds-and from 50 states and more than 95 countries-have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges and institutes emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 3,000 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 recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education's in their "Great Colleges to Work For" list for three consecutive years.
Rochester, located on Lake Ontario, is the 98th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to 1.1 million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of 22% African and Latino Americans and another 7% of international origin. It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 3rd best metropolitan regions for Raising a Family" byForbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as "Best Places to Live in America" byPlaces Rated Almanac; 1st inExpansion Management Magazine'sranking of metropolitan areas having the best "Quality of Life in the Nation"; and is amongEssence Magazine's"Top 10 Cities for Black Families.
How To Apply
Candidates should apply online at. Search for IRC53517 Required application material includes: a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research and teaching interests; a statement of diversity; evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available); at least one sample publication; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Dr. Ron Hira, Chair, Search Committee, Department of STS/Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology, Bldg. 1, Rm. 1305, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604, , or .
Complete applications must be submitted by 5 January 2012.
The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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