"Tenure-Track Assistant Professor"

Job Description

The Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety in the College of Engineering Technology at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of civil engineering, beginning August 2026, with special interest in candidates whose research intersects with artificial intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, Smart Infrastructure, IoT, technology use in the civil engineering field. Candidates for this position are expected to teach, publish, and conduct externally funded research in areas broadly related to the Civil Engineering field. Background in construction engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering or transportation engineering is desired. Successful candidates are expected to apply AI in areas such as construction safety monitoring, construction robotics and automation, smart city data collection and analysis, infrastructure resiliency assessment and disaster responses. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the scholarship growth of the department and college through externally funded research, peer-reviewed publications, and mentoring students. The department's growth area focuses on the technology use and automation in the modern civil engineering and construction industry.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in civil engineering technology and/or smart city construction management, with a focus on one of the following disciplines: construction engineering, construction management, structural engineering, transportation engineering or geotechnical engineering. Engage in innovative curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of academic programs. Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Research: Conduct research in a well-defined focus area related to civil engineering, secure external funding, and publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences. Areas of research include but are not limited to construction robotics and automation, smart city data analytics, resilient infrastructure and AI applications in civil engineering/construction.
• Service: Contribute to the department, college, and university through committee work and other service activities. Maintain a clear professional development agenda to support the department's growth. Engage with industry stakeholders and professional organizations to promote the field of civil engineering technology. Participate in outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and enhance the visibility of the department and institution.

RIT is committed to being a student-centered research university. As part of that commitment, assistant professors will be offered a low teaching load, a mid-tenure review in the third year, with tenure review during year six, after which the teaching load will be adjusted according to the intensity of the research load. The typical teaching load in the College of Engineering Technology for tenure-track assistant professors is 3 course equivalent, per academic year, as determined by the college's teaching load model. RIT will provide reasonable startup funding for graduate students, equipment, and travel in support of building an outstanding research program. The university provides support for gaining external funding, including several internal seed funding opportunities.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in civil engineering or construction engineering or related technical field.
• Demonstrated high-quality teaching, using research-based pedagogical strategies, in one or more areas related to the civil engineering disciplines: construction engineering/management, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering or other relevant areas.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research in civil/construction engineering including meaningful journal publications and/or conference proceedings.
• Demonstrated potential for establishing and conducting sponsored research in civil/construction engineering.

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Application Details

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9907BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A statement of teaching philosophy
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
• Research Statement

The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/6705717

Additional Details

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 95000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:105000