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Position Number: 3464209
Location: Rochester, NY
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Tenure Track Faculty
7252BR
Golisano College of Computing & Info Sciences
GCCIS - School of Information

Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Tenure-Track, Tenured
Faculty Discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Information Sciences & Technologies
Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 16-Aug-2023

Detailed Job Description
As part of a growing, strategic research cluster in human-computer interaction (HCI) and computing accessibility, the School of Information at RIT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position, at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank, for an appointment beginning fall 2023.

We are seeking a candidate with expertise in one or more of the following or related areas: computing accessibility for people with disabilities or older adults; HCI for artificial-intelligence-based systems (e.g., human AI integration, human AI collaboration, human aware AI, explainable AI, interactive machine learning, and human-in-the-loop learning); or HCI for wearable, mobile, or ubiquitous systems (e.g., physical/tangible computing, human augmentation, augmented mind, embodied interaction, IoT and data analytics, and fabrication). Outstanding applicants in other areas of HCI will also be considered.

Research Environment: RIT is home to the HCI at RIT Research Community (http://hci-research.rit.edu) and the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (CAIR) (http://cair.rit.edu), with over 30 RIT faculty and students actively engaged in research in the fields of human-computer interaction and accessibility. Since 2014, CAIR faculty have secured over $5 million in external research funding support, over 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, and twelve Best Paper and Honorable Mention Awards from major research venues, including the ACM CHI and ASSETS conferences. RIT is a member institution of the Human Computer Interaction Consortium (https://hcic.org/) and a member of the iSchools Organization (https://ischools.org/). Beyond HCI, RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including: RIT's Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (http://pht.rit.edu), Center for Cybersecurity (http://www.rit.edu/cybersecurity), Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (http://www.rit.edu/chai), Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://www.rit.edu/castle/), and the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu). In addition, RIT is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), with over 1,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing students on the campus.

Applicants should possess a PhD degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, or a related field by the start date of the appointment, and conduct high-quality, cutting-edge research that shapes the HCI or computing accessibility fields. Applicants should show strong commitment to undergraduate/graduate teaching, demonstrate the ability for innovative research and high-impact publications, and exhibit potential to pursue externally funded research.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.

Department/College Description
The College:
The Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences prepares students to change the world through computing; GCCIS is home to the departments of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computing Security, School of Information, and the School of Interactive Games and Media. The college's PhD program in Computer and Information Sciences is ranked 74th in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report and 63rd by CSRankings.org. The college has over 130 full-time faculty and more than 3,600 undergraduate and 950 graduate students. RIT is an interdisciplinary research hub, with research groups and communities encompassing a range of domain areas, including the Global Cybersecurity Institute (https://rit.edu/cybersecurity), RITs Personalized Healthcare Technology initiative (https://pht.rit.edu), the Center for Human-Aware Artificial Intelligence (https://rit.edu/chai), the Center for Accessibility and Inclusion Research (https://cair.rit.edu), the Center for Advancing STEM Teaching, Learning and Evaluation (https://rit.edu/castle/), the Media Arts Games Interaction Creativity (MAGIC) Center (https://magic.rit.edu), the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (https://ccrg.rit.edu/), the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (https://rit.edu/sustainabilityinstitute/).

The Department:
The School of Information (the iSchool) is one of six administrative units within the College of Computing and Information Sciences; the School creates and applies knowledge in the field of information science, to bring together people, information, and technology. The iSchool oversees academic and curricula development for both undergraduate, and graduate students, pursuing degrees in three undergraduate BS programs, four graduate programs, and an advanced certificate program - including programs in computing and information technologies, human-computer interaction, data science and analytics, and web and mobile computing. The iSchool provides leadership, administrative, financial, and logistical support to more than 700 undergraduate and graduate students with 28 faculty and 7 staff in Rochester, and also provides support of the School's degrees at RIT's global campuses in Croatia, Kosovo, and UAE. The School is among the university leaders in terms of grant generation and publications, and faculty include winners of university awards for teaching and research, as well as professional leaders, including ACM SIG chairs. The School is also home to several labs and research centers, especially in the areas of human-computer interaction, accessibility, and data analytics. The School also plays a large research and delivery role in the university's Computing for All efforts, to foster greater inclusion in computing and information sciences.

The University:
Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 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, RIT is driving progress in industries and communities around the world. Find out more at www.rit.edu .

Required Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of:

Completion of a PhD in Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, or a related field by the start date of the appointment
Demonstrated ability to publish research in HCI or accessibility
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in higher education
Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the colleges continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Candidates seeking the rank of associate professor must also:

Have an active and significant engagement in the profession through, e.g., editorial boards of journals, conference organizing committees and/or program committees, or professional societies/organizations.
Have developed proposals for external funding and/or experience managing funded research projects in an academic setting, or experience managing teams and projects in an industry setting.
Have demonstrated an ability for scholarly research as seen by a strong scholarly dissemination record relevant to the applicant's area of HCI or accessibility-related expertise.

Candidates seeking the rank of professor must also:

Have significant leadership roles in the profession through, e.g., editorial boards of journals, conference organizing committees and/or program committees, or professional societies/organizations.
Have a demonstrated record of external funding support and/or managing funded research projects in an academic setting or significant experience managing teams and projects in an industry setting.

Have demonstrated ability for scholarly research as seen by an extensive scholarly dissemination record relevant to the applicant's area of HCI or accessibility-related expertise.

Required Minimum Education Level
PhD

Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of Publications, 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 7252BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
List of Publications
Research Statement
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position has been filled.

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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.