While this position opening has been posted in the past the search is probably going to be reopened ... so here it is again as sort of a "heads up" ahead of an official announcement. Rochester Institute of Technology College of Imaging Arts & Sciences 70 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623-5604 JOB TITLE and RANK: Assistant Professor PC # and SOURCE: PC# 2198 DEPARTMENT: Imaging and Photographic Technology, College of Imaging Arts & Sciences JOB CATEGORY: Faculty, Tenure Track STARTING DATE: Fall 2004 or earlier if possible. DESCRIPTION: The internationally recognized School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (SPAS) offers six undergraduate degree programs and one graduate program in the study of the photographic arts, as well as the applied sciences. There are more than 700 students enrolled in degree programs in the School. SPAS is part of RIT9s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences. The college also includes the School of Print Media, the School of Design, the School of Art, the School of Film and Animation, and the School for American Crafts. It is expected that the candidate will become a leading resource to students and faculty in the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, the IPT Department, as well as the imaging industry, in the area of applied scientific and technical photography and imaging, including topics in applied physics, optics and chemistry, as these concern photography including electronic imaging. The successful candidate is expected to become an integral part of a team within the Imaging and Photographic Technology Department that is primarily charged with the responsibility for delivering what is considered to be a key course within the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences, namely, the Materials and Processes of Photography course. With time, it is expected the candidate with move into a leadership position as far as the organization, supervision and delivery of the course. Additionally, it is expected he or she will deliver another course each quarter plus contribute to the development of new courses in applied technical and scientific photography. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: MS in a physical science discipline such as applied photography, optics, physics or related disciplines. A background demonstrated through publications, professional presentations and/or previous teaching experience of an interest and expertise in the afore mentioned disciplines. Ph.D. preferred. Candidates for this position must have demonstrated experience in the general field of: Applied, Scientific and Technical photography along with programming skills, such as C or C++ and Mat Lab and expertise with the imaging toolbox. Skill with IDL and other imaging processing software a plus. Ability to utilize and teach computer programming for imaging. An interest to contribute to the mission of the Imaging and Photographic Technology program specifically, and to that of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences in general. SALARY: Commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of interest with a vita and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Prof. Andrew Davidhazy Search Committee Chair Imaging and Photographic Technology 70 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of protected classes and 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 make application. --This message was posted on this list by Andrew Davidhazy, andpph@xxxxxxxxx
