Assistant Professor, Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a faculty position specializing in nanoelectronics and semiconductor devices. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. and have significant research expertise, a strong publication record, and teaching experience.

The role includes conducting original research, teaching courses, supervising students, and managing research projects. This full-time position is based on-campus with a competitive salary range and numerous opportunities for research collaboration.

Qualifications

• Refereed publications in semiconductor materials and device physics.
• Potential for establishing and conducting sponsored research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish original research in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and microelectronic engineering.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Develop and manage sponsored research projects.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Extensive fabrication experience in a cleanroom environment

Teaching experience in semiconductor & microelectronics related fields

Ability to collaborate within and beyond the department

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical, Microelectronic, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

RIT’s Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Technology invites applications for a faculty position specializing in nanoelectronics, semiconductor devices or digital electronics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronic Engineering, or a closely related field, and have research expertise in one or more of the following areas: thin films (deposition, etching, metrology), semiconductor materials & device physics, CMOS processing & fabrication, neuromorphic/AI semiconductor devices and circuits, memory devices/technologies, or III‑V semiconductor epitaxy, devices, and metrology. Prior teaching experience, a strong publication record, and a potential for sponsored research are required.

Department

The Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering Department is one of six departments in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. The department offers bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs, serves over 2600 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, and conducts research in advanced manufacturing, biomedical and healthcare engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cyber‑physical systems, micro‑ and nanoscale systems, energy and environment, and data analysis, modeling and simulation.

University

Rochester Institute of Technology, founded in 1829, is a public research university with a campus in Rochester, NY, and international partnerships. It serves more than 21,000 students and is known for its co‑op and internship programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical, Microelectronic, or Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Refereed publications in thin films (deposition, etching, metrology), semiconductor materials & device physics, CMOS processing & fabrication, neuromorphic/AI semiconductor devices and circuits, memory devices/technologies, or III‑V semiconductor epitaxy, devices, and metrology.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Extensive fabrication experience in a cleanroom environment.
• Teaching experience (e.g., TA) in semiconductor & microelectronics related fields.
• Potential for establishing and conducting sponsored research.
• Ability to collaborate within and beyond the Department of Electrical & Microelectronic Engineering.

Responsibilities

The anticipated responsibilities for this position include: conduct and publish original research in the candidate’s area of expertise; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical and microelectronic engineering; supervise graduate students; develop and manage sponsored research projects; and collaborate with faculty both within and outside the department.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply online through the RIT Careers portal, selecting the “Faculty (Regular)” job category. The application must include a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing the listed qualifications, a brief teaching philosophy (2‑page limit), a research statement, names, addresses and phone numbers for three references, and any additional required documents.

Contact

• Prof. Stefan Preble, [e-mail] (Search Committee Chair)
• Prof. Ali Reza Vahid, [e-mail]
• Prof. Teju Das, [e-mail]
• Prof. Dorin Patru, [e-mail]
• Prof. Parsian Mohseni, [e-mail]

Additional Details

Work Location: On Campus.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $115,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Anticipated Start Date: December 14, 2026.

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers a range of factors when extending an offer, including scope of responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, and market equity.

RIT may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer 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. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under applicable law. For assistance, contact the Human Resources office at 585‑475‑2424 or [e-mail].