RIT Future Faculty Career Exploration Program

Individuals who meet the following are encouraged to submit an application:

- Able to contribute in meaningful ways to the RIT’s commitment to innovation and creativity. We are interested in scholars and artists who are multifaceted and exceptional in their research or artistry. The Program is open to all eligible participants regardless of race, religion, age, gender, or other protected federal or state categories.
- Studying or researching in the discipline areas (https://www.rit.edu/areas-of-study) offered at RIT
- Advanced PhD (ABD status) or MFA candidates (anticipated graduation by May/June 2028), postdoctoral scholars or early-career faculty or researchers.
- Desire a rewarding academic teaching and research career at an exceptional institution.
- Able to travel to Rochester, New York, for the duration of the program.

Application Materials:

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter: express your interest in FFCEP, and desire for a career in the professoriate. MFA applicants should include a link to their online portfolio.
- Artistic or Research Statement: summary of current research or artistic endeavors and/or proposal for upcoming work.
- Teaching Statement: summary of the guiding principle(s) that inform your pedagogical approach & style.
- List of Publications

The final application deadline is February 26, 2027.

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FLSA Category
Exempt

Work Location
On Campus

Compensation
$0.00 to $0.00

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, List of Publications, Research Statement, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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  [email protected] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.