The Department of Computer Science in the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences at RIT invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position, beginning August 2026, in all areas of artificial intelligence. Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the scholarship of the department and college through externally funded research and through teaching and mentoring of BS, MS, and PhD students.
The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS) prepares students to improve lives and change the world through computing. The Department: Computer Science (
https://cs.rit.edu) within GCCIS is the largest department at RIT. Our student-centered programs are home to over 1,400 students pursuing BS, MS, BS/MS, and PhD degrees. Upon graduation, our students pursue successful careers with leading technology companies. Our innovative problem-based introductory programming sequence has been continuously updated, in part through research projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The BS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 54th in the latest U.S. News and World Reports ranking of Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs. Additionally, the MS in Computer Science program at RIT is ranked 71st in the latest U.S. News and World Reports ranking of Best Graduate Computer Science Programs. We have enhanced our research presence while maintaining our commitment to excellence in student instruction. Our faculty publishes in top-tier venues and contributes to leading conferences and journals. Funded research is carried out in the areas of artificial intelligence, computing education, data science, distributed systems, graphics and visualization, pervasive computing, programming languages, security, and theory (
https://rit.edu/computing/department-computer-science#research).
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The application should include a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three professional references. A PhD in Computer Science or closely related discipline by the date of appointment is required.
Founded in 1829, beyond our main campus in Rochester, New York, RIT has international campuses in China, Croatia, Dubai, and Kosovo. And with more than 19,000 students and more than 125,000 graduates from all 50 states and over 100 nations. The Golisano College of Computing and Information (GCCIS) has over 140 full?time faculty, 3,900 undergraduate students, and 1,100 graduate students. RIT is interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, personalized healthcare technology, STEM teaching, Learning and Evaluation, Computational relativity, sustainability among others.
You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:
cs-fac...@rit.edu.
To review the full description and to apply, go to
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty and search for 9904BR.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages.
Salary range (9-month base): $105,000 - $135,000
Full-Consideration Application Deadline: December 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: August 12, 2026
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.