Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sustainability

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sustainability

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FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM
Rochester Institute of Technology, Golisano Institute for Sustainability

BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
Job Title/ Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor / Open Rank
PC#9309 IRC36211
Department: Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track

Starting Date: August, 2010
This position is subject to available funding

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability at the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester NY) invites applications to the tenure-track or tenured position of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sustainability. The successful applicant will be a leading expert or demonstrate the potential to be a leading expert in one or more of the four areas of expertise at GIS: sustainable production systems, sustainable energy systems, sustainable mobility, or Eco-IT (ecologically efficient information technology systems). (S)he will have a demonstrated record or demonstrated potential in graduate advising, mentoring of Ph.D. candidates, working in multidisciplinary teams, securing external resources, and publishing peer-reviewed, scholarly research in fields including, but not limited to, industrial ecology, green engineering, ecological economics, sustainable decision-making and public policy, risk analysis, systems engineering, and/or integrative graduate education. Duties of the position will include sponsored research, teaching exclusively at the graduate level, mentoring of graduate students, and governance of novel curricula in the Sustainability Ph.D. and Sustainable Systems M.S. programs.

We seek individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

GOLISANO INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology is a leading research center in the burgeoning field of sustainability, conducting over $14 M of external sponsored research per annum. The Institute is staffed by five academic faculty, five research faculty, and nearly 100 professional staff of scientists, engineers and administrative support personnel. It houses several research centers within 170,000 square feet of research, laboratory, teaching and meeting space, including the Systems Modernization & Sustainment Center, the National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery, the Center for Sustainable Mobility, the Center for Sustainable Production, the Pollution Prevention Institute, and the NanoPower Research Laboratory. RIT has recently entered into a design-build construction agreement for a new 31,500 s.f. LEED Platinum research facility to house GIS. For more information, please visit www.sustainability.rit.edu.

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

RIT is one of the largest private universities in the U.S., attracting students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural “Great Colleges to Work For” list for two consecutive years. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine. Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence Magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics Magazine.

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Qualified candidates must hold an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of appointment. All candidates must have a record of scholarly research related to sustainability, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.

PREFERRED:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a multidisciplinary environment, an appreciation for and commitment to a systems approach to sustainability, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Particular emphasis will be given to candidates with a research record or trajectory that complements the four areas of expertise at GIS.
Candidates who have the potential to complement, strengthen, or expand the Institute’s extensive network of partnerships and sponsor relationships with major international manufacturing firms, government agencies, national labs, and domestic or international research Universities will be regarded favorably.

For the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates should have a strong scholarly agenda related to sustainability, including a demonstrated potential to publish research, secure external resources, advise graduate students, and excel at graduate-level teaching.

For the rank of Associate or Full Professor, candidates should have a demonstrated record of accomplishment related to sustainability, including external funding, peer-reviewed publications, teaching excellence, and successful mentorship of Ph.D. students.

HOW TO APPLY:

Completed applications must be submitted online (http://apptrkr.com/136492), IRC36211 and include:
1) A cover letter; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) a statement of teaching qualifications, 4) a statement of research interests and objectives, 5) and the names and contact information of three references.

You can contact the search committee chair, Callie Babbitt, with questions, at callie.babbitt@rit.edu.

The review of applications will begin February 16, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to apply.

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