Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.

Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S. 

Rensselaer is the first and only university campus to host an IBM Quantum System One. ECSE is a major contributor to these efforts. Founded in 1824, RPI is the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world and celebrated its bicentennial in 2024. RPI is a private university located at the beautiful confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers in Troy, New York.

Under the visionary leadership of President Marty Schmidt and Provost Rebecca Doerge, RPI is poised for transformative growth and innovation. With RPI’s involvement, the City of Troy is undergoing buoyant commercial and cultural resurgence. Beyond Troy are the vibrant urban areas of the greater Capital Region, including Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga—as well as the beautiful wilderness of the Adirondack region.

Established in 1907, Electrical Engineering at Rensselaer is one of the first in the country. ECSE alumni have contributed to the information and digital revolution by inventing the digital camera, the microprocessor, the graphics processor, power electronics, electronic mail, and more. ECSE awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer and Systems Engineering. The Department is highly interdisciplinary, with strong collaborations with other Rensselaer Engineering Departments and in other disciplines such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Cognitive Science. The Department has ~35 faculty, 700 undergraduates, and 120 graduate students. ECSE is one of the seven departments in the School of Engineering, which has approximately 160 faculty, 3000 undergraduates, and 700 graduate students.

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Job Summary

The Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) at RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE in Troy, NY invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in semiconductor technology, micro/nano-electronics, and next-generation computing. We seek visionary researchers and educators who are passionate about advancing cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact. We encourage scholars whose work aligns with:

• Semiconductor Technology: Novel materials, device architectures, and fabrication processes.
• Micro/Nano-Electronics: Design, integration, and scalability for tomorrow’s electronic systems.
• Next-Generation Computing: Neuromorphic systems, quantum computing, and bio-inspired hardware.
• Hardware Security: Secure and resilient systems for a connected world.

Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing grand challenges in areas such as energy-efficient computing, AI-accelerated hardware, or secure IoT ecosystems. A strong record of innovation—through publications, patents, or translational projects—is highly valued.

Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and maintain a robust and externally sponsored research program, and participate in activities that strengthen the department, the School, Rensselaer, and the broader professional community.

New faculty will complement and augment ECSE strengths in AI/ML, microelectronics, computer system design, control, robotics, communication, networking, and power systems. New faculty can also participate in Institute-wide research initiatives, including Semiconductors, AI, Future of Computing, and Precision Medicine, and interdisciplinary centers including Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (cMDIS), and Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES). Rensselaer is a one of the five core members of the DoD Common Hub Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (ex: Ph.D./J.D./Ed.D. or other) in

Evidence of effective teaching, and the ability to demonstrate, through accomplishment, promise of academic, scholarly and/or research achievement in n/a - see job summary

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range:

• Assistant Professor: $110,000 - $120,000 per 9-month academic year
• Associate Professor: $120,000 - $140,000 per 9-month academic year

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, rank, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile with contact information for three (3) references. Please be ready to upload

• Your curriculum vitae 
• Cover letter
• Research statement including future research plans
• Statement of teaching activities and interests (including evidence of effective teaching)
• Statement of your commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment within the communities in which you have studied and worked.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately. The search will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. John Wen, Department Head, wenj@rpi.edu.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. 

Job Summary

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for complex, enterprise-wide services including the design, development and maintenance of campus security network infrastructure. The network security engineer is involved in all aspects of network security from detecting, tracking, identifying, collecting evidence & resolving break-ins, virus/worm infections, and campus hacking. In addition, the Network Security Engineer leads complex projects that often include individuals from different departments or portfolios and leadership. This position collaborates closely with other technical and IT leadership positions providing high-level guidance, mentoring and training including helping to develop other technical employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years relevant professional work experience including formal training in information technology and network security.

A relevant combination of education, training and professional work experience may be substituted for a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, services and attack and defense methods.
• Familiarity with SANS, CERT and other industry best-practice organizations.
• Familiarity with firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS, and SIEM technologies.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Network design following security best-practice guidelines.
• Traffic analysis pertaining to network attacks and mitigation.
• Ability to provide training to all levels.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Ability to diagnose hardware and software problems.
• Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively with colleagues and users in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $85,000 - $95,000

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers. 

Rensselaer faculty and alumni include more than 145 National Academy members, six members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, six National Medal of Technology winners, five National Medal of Science winners, three astronauts, and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics. With nearly 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration. To learn more, please visit www.rpi.edu.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

Job Summary

The Manager, Network Engineering, leads and manages the Network Engineering group within the IT Infrastructure Department in the Division of the Chief Information Officer. This position is responsible for the planning, specification, procurement, deployment, operation and maintenance of networking and telecommunications facilities and services, as well as oversight of vendor-supplied equipment and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology or relevant field
• Five (5) years of professional experience with progressive responsibility in network design and support, including a minimum two (2) years in a demonstrated leadership capacity
• Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
• This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor work visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in computer science, information technology, or relevant field
• Previous experience in higher education environment
• Previous experience in direct supervision of technical staff 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to manage both information systems special projects and ongoing operations.
• Ability to plan and manage resources and supervise staff.
• Ability to manage and direct problem resolution processes and build consensus among stakeholders to resolve conflicting interests or needs.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Operational familiarity with contemporary technologies, such as: Cisco routers, VPNs, firewalls, switches, Unified Communications Manager, wireless controllers, IPv4, IPv6, Qo5, BGP, OSPF, DHCP and DNS. 

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected Hiring Range: $100,000 - $118,000

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. 

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.