Lecturer

Lecturer Position in Electrical Engineering

RIT's Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a lecturer to teach courses in Electrical Engineering curriculum such as circuits, electronics (both digital and analog), digital systems, microcomputers, linear systems, semiconductors, and programming.

Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field. Exceptional candidates with a master's degree and significant industrial experience will also be considered. Successful candidates must have demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching and a willingness to implement innovative teaching methodologies. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, supervising co-curricular activities, developing courses and lab modules, participating in / leading K-12 and industry outreach, and managing lab facilities. Candidates with previous college-level teaching experience may be considered for a senior lecturer position or receive credit toward fulfilling the requirements for promotion to senior lecturer.

We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Prior engagement in innovative teaching methodologies is highly desired.

To attract and retain an excellent and innovative faculty, RIT offers a number of programs and professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed from our onboarding and orientation on through to the tenure and promotion process.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or closely related field. Exceptional candidates with master's degrees and extensive industry experience will be considered.
• Ability and commitment to effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interest in working in a collaborative, collegial environment
• Prior course or lab (Teaching Assistant) teaching experience in electrical engineering related fields

Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy (2-page limit)
• The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:

Prof. Mark Indovina, View email address on click.appcast.io (Search Committee Chair)

Prof. Chris Hoople, View email address on click.appcast.io

Prof. Jason Hoople, View email address on click.appcast.io

Prof. Sean Rommel, View email address on click.appcast.io

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an acceptable candidate is found.

JC_5587 - Lecturer, Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering

Work Location: On Campus

Compensation: $76,600-$93,600

Anticipated Start Date: August 12, 2026

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.