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JOB SUMMARY:
RIT's Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Technology invites applications from candidates in the areas of nanoelectronics, semiconductor devices or digital electronics. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and/or Microelectronic Engineering or a closely related field. The candidate's research must specialize in one or more of the following areas: thin films (deposition, etching, metrology), semiconductor materials & device physics, CMOS processing & fabrication, neuromorphic/AI semiconductor devices and circuits, memory devices/technologies, or III-V semiconductor epitaxy, devices, metrology with a record of refereed publications in the area. Candidates must have prior teaching experience; a 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 RIT's 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.
https://www.rit.edu/aes/ofr
THE 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 bachelor's and master's 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 master's 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 advisors. In 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 https://www.rit.edu/engineering/electrical-and-microelectronic-engineering and https://www.rit.edu/engineering/research.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:

• PhD. in Electrical, Microelectronic and/or Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Refereed publications in one or more of the following areas:
  • Thin Films (Deposition, Etching, Metrology)
  • Semiconductor Materials & Device Physics
  • CMOS Processing & Fabrication
  • Neuromorphic/AI Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
  • Memory devices/technologies
  • III-V semiconductor epitaxy, devices, metrology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive fabrication experience in a cleanroom environment
• Prior course or lab (Teaching Assistant) teaching experience in semiconductors & microelectronics 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: 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, sfpeen@rit.edu (Search Committee Chair)
Prof. Ali Reza Vahid, arveme@rit.edu
Prof. Teju Das, tadeee@rit.edu
Prof. Dorin Patru, dxpeee@rit.edu
Prof. Parsian Mohseni, pkmeen@rit.edu
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an acceptable candidate is found.
Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline
JC_1450 - Associate Professor, Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering
Work Location
On Campus
Compensation
$105,000-$115,000
Application Materials
When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Research Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Anticipated Start Date
December 14, 2026
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.