Internship High Performance Computing Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Faculty member in Computing Sciences who will be a part of the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus Community College (PRODiG+CC) program. We seek a student-centered educator with academic preparation and/or professional experience that allows them to teach across multiple subfields within computing sciences, including artificial intelligence.

The PRODiG+CC program is an initiative supported by SUNY system aiming to:

(1) Increase the number and share of excellent diverse community college faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates; and (3) hire qualified faculty directly into tenure-track positions to support the community colleges efforts to build an educated workforce in the state.

The PRODiG+CC Program is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

The ideal candidate has experience working with artificial intelligence and has the ability to teach in additional areas such as programming (e.g., Java, Python), cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, software or game development, or related computing disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and evolving curriculum designed to prepare students for transfer and employment in high-demand technology fields.

As an FLCC faculty member, you will collaborate with a supportive team of colleagues to expand interdisciplinary computing offerings, deliver innovative curriculum across modalities, and help students build the technical, analytical, and ethical foundations necessary for success in a rapidly advancing digital landscape. The department values strong educators who can bridge theory and applied practice, preparing students for both transfer pathways and immediate workforce entry.

About Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC)
FLCC is more than an educational institution; it is a community dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their educational and professional goals. With a mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for success in a diverse and rapidly changing world, FLCC offers a supportive environment where students thrive academically and personally. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is central to our curriculum, campus culture, and student experience.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction in artificial intelligence and additional computing science subfields aligned with the candidates expertise and departmental needs.

• Teach across multiple areas within computing sciences to support program flexibility, enrollment growth, and evolving industry demand.

• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities, including in-person, online asynchronous, and HyFlex formats.

• Integrate current industry practices, emerging technologies, and responsible and ethical applications of artificial intelligence into coursework.

• Foster an inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.

• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Advising, Service & Professional Development

• Advise and mentor students, supporting their academic progression and career aspirations.

• Serve on college committees and engage in shared governance.

• Stay current in emerging technology trends across computing disciplines and integrate advancements into courses and programs.

• Engage in ongoing professional growth in teaching, learning, and disciplinary expertise.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship;

• Have a Masters degree or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date; and

• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/ unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence.

• Ability to teach in multiple subfields within computing sciences (e.g., programming, cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking, software development, data science, or related areas).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to equity-minded, student-centered teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience in computing sciences.

• Industry experience in one or more computing subfields.

• Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities.

• Willingness to teach at any of FLCCs campus locations (Canandaigua, Geneva, Newark, and Victor).

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.

• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelors degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

Why Join FLCC?
At FLCC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students while working alongside dedicated colleagues committed to teaching excellence and student success. Faculty benefit from professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits and Salary Range

1. Salary will depend on rank according to education and experience Starting salary:

   • Instructor: $61,573

   • Assistant Professor: $68,631

   • Additional compensation opportunities may be available through overload, summer, and winter terms.

2. NYS Retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program

3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan with a 2% FLCC match

4. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS

5. Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

6. 10 sick days per year

7. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents

8. Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references through our online application portal. In addition, please submit a 750 word, or less, response to the following essay prompt:

Please describe how youve engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preference will be given to applicants who apply by April 15. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.