Careers

RIT’s College of Art and Design is one of the most dynamic colleges of art and design in the nation. With technology, the arts, and design at our core, we are a professional art school within a comprehensive technical university.

The College of Art and Design has five schools (artcraftsdesignfilm and animation, and photography), 140 faculty, and 60 staff members. We are a close-knit, collaborative community of artists, innovators and scientists. 

We are committed to recruiting and hiring the most qualified individuals. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion in the workplace. Recognized as a prestigious “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, RIT takes enormous pride in its continuing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that advance a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. 

The RIT campus is just minutes away from downtown Rochester, N.Y. You can explore and enjoy the city’s entertainment, and cultural offerings. The city is large enough to provide the dining and nightlife opportunities you might expect in a bigger city, yet small and friendly enough to be inviting and accessible. RIT is also not far from the beautiful Finger Lakes region known for its lakes, wineries, and restaurants. 

RIT and Rochester certainly have a lot to offer. We hope you consider applying!

I am RIT Faculty

RIT's Division of Diversity and Inclusion's I am RIT Faculty campaign highlights and celebrates excellent and diverse faculty, in both a personal and professional manner.

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Faculty Openings

Schools of Art and American Crafts

Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Tenure Track Faculty

The Schools of Art and American Crafts do not have faculty openings at this time.  Check back during the fall term for any updates.

School of Design

Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Tenure Track Faculty

Currently, The School of Design does not have any active faculty searches; however, we anticipate conducting one or two searches during the academic year.  Check back during the fall term for any updates.

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences

Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Tenure Track Faculty

Currently, The School of Photographic Arts and Sciences does not have any active faculty searches; however, we anticipate conducting one or two searches during the academic year. Check back during the fall term for any updates.

School of Film and Animation

Non-Tenure Track Faculty

Tenure Track Faculty

Currently, The School of Film and Animation does not have any active faculty searches; however, we anticipate conducting one search during the academic year. Check back during the fall term for any updates.

Staff Openings

Sustainable Preservation Specialist

Image Permanence Institute (IPI)

The Sustainable Preservation Specialist will provide information and guidance to a range of collecting institutions on the role of environment in preservation, and best practices for sustainable environmental management through a variety of consulting, outreach (teaching and publication), research, and technical support activities. IPI provides on- and off-site environmental consulting services which currently include environmental monitoring and data analysis, mechanical system analysis, identification of energy-saving opportunities, suggestions for mechanical system design and operation, and preservation commissioning. This position requires the ability to work independently and within cross-disciplinary collaborative environments, including with other IPI staff and external clients.

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Senior Staff Assistant

School of Film and Animation

The School of Film and Animation in RIT's College of Art and Design is seeking candidates for the position of Senior Staff Assistant to begin immediately. The ideal candidate will become one-of-two senior staff assistants providing daily administrative support to the School Director, three Undergraduate Program Directors, one Graduate Director, 21 additional full-time faculty, and 5-10 adjunct faculty. This position is responsible for direct supervision of up to eight student employees, support to 375+ student majors, as well as budget oversight and the day-to-day operations of the main school office. The senior staff assistant is a direct report to the SOFA School Director.

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