Description

Detailed Job Description

The Integrated Sciences Academy in the College of Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a Tenure Track (TT) position in the area of Neuroscience to begin in the fall of 2026. This TT position is supported in part by one of the world's leading funders of fundamental scientific research: the Simons Foundation as part of the Simons Empire Faculty Fellows Program to stimulate faculty hiring across New York State. This position is designed to support the development of strong, independent research programs while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration that advances the Simons Foundation's mission to push the boundaries of mathematics and the basic sciences.

Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses, publishing high-quality scholarly research, and securing extramural research funding to support and advise undergraduate researchers. RIT's new and growing Neuroscience BS program is a joint program between the College of Science and the College of Liberal Arts. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to contribute significantly to building and shaping this growing interdisciplinary program. If appropriate, the candidate may also participate in our Cognitive Science PhD, Color Science PhD, or Experimental Psychology MS programs.

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in neuroscience or related field. Our preference is for a specialization in the fields of neurobiology, visual neuroscience, or computational neuroscience. The candidate will have broad experience with neuroscience topics and tools. They will preferably have post-doctoral research experience demonstrating success with, or strong potential for, securing external funding for their planned research program.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong skills in teaching college courses, preferably independently (beyond Teaching Assistant). They will be enthusiastic about teaching undergraduate courses and training undergraduate researchers, as well as providing student support and mentorship, showing active consideration of the needs of all students. Potential teaching assignments may include introductory neuroscience courses and advanced electives such as "Neurobiology" or "Animal Vision". The candidate would also be expected to develop courses based on their expertise.

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. Select to view links to RIT's core values and honor code.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers several 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

Required Minimum Qualifications

● Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or a related field at the time of appointment
● Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in disciplinary journals
● Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level
● Ability to establish a program of extramurally funded research
● Ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with scholars from a variety of disciplines

Department/College Description

The Department
The Integrated Sciences Academy (ISA) is an academic department in the College of Science at RIT that is home to multidisciplinary academic and research programs. Faculty in ISA enjoy a friendly, innovative environment and work collaboratively across college boundaries. ISA hosts Neuroscience BS (in partnership with the Department of Psychology), Color Science MS and PhD programs, and interdisciplinary minors, and is a partner in the Cognitive Science PhD program.

The College
The RIT College of Science offers 12 undergraduate programs and 18 graduate programs. Our students benefit from the intersection of science and technology at RIT, including access and training with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and facilities starting in their first year at RIT. As one of the top externally grant-funded colleges on campus, the College of Science houses six of RIT's major research centers that give students unrivaled opportunities to engage in real-world research with supportive faculty mentors.

At the RIT College of Science, we are committed to fostering a community where fairness, opportunity, and accessibility are at the core of everything we do. We seek to build a network of researchers that will support ongoing work in COS to forge a path forward as we grow our strategic research areas and who will contribute to a climate of respect and collaboration within our college community. We believe that a true sense of belonging emerges when everyone is empowered to contribute, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment.

The College of Science strives to attract and retain high-quality faculty, students, and staff from a variety of backgrounds and to ensure a welcoming campus culture and a global mindset. Furthermore, we aim to advance research and scholarship and capitalize on our partnerships and strengths to increase the impact of COS. We plan to hire faculty who can contribute to some or all these strategic priorities.

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.

How To Apply

Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9935

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 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 hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.