Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

9907BR

College of Engineering Technology

CET Dept of Civil Engineering Tech & Environmental Mgmt

Detailed 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

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Tenure-Track

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Employment Category

Fulltime

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

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.