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Job

RIT Future Faculty Career Exploration Program

Organization

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States

Scientific focus area

Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Computational Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Structural Biology, Systems Biology

The application portal for the 2026 RIT Future Faculty Career Exploration Program is now open! Please share this opportunity with your networks. We are seeking advanced PhD or MFA candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in higher education.

About the position

We’re excited to offer another year of this immersive four-day program, which provides participants with an exclusive, behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a faculty member in higher education. During the Program, participants will engage with RIT administrators, faculty, and students; strengthen interview and job talk skills; and explore the research, teaching, and service expectations of RIT faculty roles. More information and application: https://www.rit.edu/aes/ffcep

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What you'll need to apply

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover Letter: express your interest in RIT Future Faculty Career Exploration Program, 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.

Contact name

Nancy Dimock

Contact email

[email protected]

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Qualifications

Individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • 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 offered at RIT.
  • Advanced PhD or MFA candidate (anticipated graduation by May/June 2027), 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.

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