
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. The Biological Sciences Department has 14 tenure-track/tenured faculty members, 7 non-tenure-track faculty members, 45 graduate students, and over 350 undergraduate majors. Biological Sciences is home to several NSF CAREER and NIH MERIT or MIRA award winners, 6 Society Fellows, and 2 NIH T32 training grants, with annual research expenditures totaling more than $7 million per year. 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 Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites applications for tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor levels. We seek passionate and innovative individuals with demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program and contribute to the teaching mission of the department. All exceptional candidates will be considered, and we encourage applications from individuals who will bring a unique research approach and skill set to address fundamental problems in neurobiology, cell and developmental, biology, broadly defined. Successful candidates will complement the department research strengths in cellular neuroscience, circadian biology, molecular motors & cytoskeleton dynamics, muscle physiology & disease, neurodegeneration, protein design, folding, structure & functional dynamics, protein misfolding in human disease, microbiology & host-pathogen interactions, biophysics of extreme environments, and freshwater ecology & climate change. Diversity and inclusion are an essential value of the department and successful applicants must demonstrate a commitment to promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion in research and teaching practices. The department provides a collaborative and supportive mentoring environment to foster the success of its faculty, with the Institute providing additional opportunities for professional development to assist faculty in meeting their teaching, research, and career aspirations. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or foreign degree equivalent, with relevant postdoctoral experience. Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must exhibit promise of future distinction in research, scholarship, and education. For candidates at the Associate or full Professor level, the applicant must possess a record of excellence in scholarship as demonstrated by an emerging national and/or international reputation, a significant funding record, high quality educational activities including teaching and advising, and service to the department, university, and profession. The successful candidate will be expected to establish/maintain an externally funded research program, participate in collaborative, multi-investigator research and research training initiatives, and contribute to the high impact teaching program in the Department of Biological Sciences. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the 218,000 square foot Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS), which contains staff-supported core facilities and promotes an atmosphere for interdisciplinary collaboration. The Institute for Data Exploration and Applications (IDEA) enables an opportunity to partner with faculty that are at the forefront of biological data analytics, enabling the modeling and simulation power to advance the quantitative and systems biology approaches that are widely employed in the department. IDEA and the Center for Computational Innovation provide collaborative opportunities to use the fastest supercomputer found at a private university. More recently, Rensselaer and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai launched the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM) in New York City to engage in both fundamental and translational biomedical research both in New York City and the Troy campus, expanding collaborative opportunities with a world class medical school for Rensselaer faculty. For more information - please visit any of these sites: https://science.rpi.edu/biology; https://biotech.rpi.edu; https://idea.rpi.edu; https://biotech.rpi.edu/partners/icahn-school-medicine-mount-sinai/institute-engineering-and-precision-medicine-iepm
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring ranges: Assistant Prof: $104000 – $107,000 Associate Prof: $115000 - $135,000 Full Professor: $140,000 - $165,000 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 and contact information for three (3) professional references. Be prepared to upload the following: (1) cover letter (2) curriculum vitae (3) current and proposed research statement (not to exceed 3 pages) (4) description of teaching interests and philosophy (1-2 pages) (5) a statement of contributions to promote diversity and inclusion In addition, applicants may submit an optional short statement that outlines how the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted their work and professional obligations. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date	Applications will be reviewed as received and accepted for review until November 15, 2023. Anticipated start date is August 16, 2024.
Culture of Safety at Rensselaer	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:	For nearly 200 years, Rensselaer has been defining the scientific and technological advances of our world. Rensselaer serves over 7,600 undergraduate and graduate students from 49 states and 63 countries. Guided by the Rensselaer Plan 2024, Rensselaer seeks to transform the delivery of pedagogical innovations, and to be a transformative agent in the 21^st century and beyond.
Job Summary:	The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for the detection and prevention of crime, for the protection of persons, property and the general maintenance of peace, order and security; duties include patrol, crowd control, traffic control and dispatching.
Minimum Qualifications:	Candidates will have, at least a some college credits after having completed high school or GED. College requirement not necessary for those with qualifying military service Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire All Public Safety Officer I incumbents must successfully complete Rensselaer's Field Officer Training Program within four (4) months of hire Must be available for flexible shift scheduling Note: Five (5) years of safety, security, law enforcement experience or other related experience may be substituted for college credits Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills Must possess the ability to assess a situation and apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques Ability to use crisis intervention techniques Ability to use relevant personal and/or mobile computing technology Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Requires ability to handle multiple emergency situations Requires excellent customer relations skills and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse population in an academic setting
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities	• Knowledge of computerized emergency and data base systems
Shift	Public Safety: Various Shifts. All members of the Department of Public Safety must be available for flexible shift scheduling Including: 3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM 2nd Shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Travel	Local travel between campus locations only
Driving	Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use
Salary Range/Rate	Expected hiring range: $20.25 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.
For more details, and to apply	Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your required documents. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu
Applications Accepted Until	Applications will be reviewed as they are received
Culture of Safety at Rensselaer	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.
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? 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. Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary	The Sr. Major Gift Officer (MGO) will serve as the Senior Regional Director of Development for the Southwest Region of the United States and will be responsible for developing a regular cadence of strategic opportunities focused on engaging existing and prospective major donors with the end goal of qualifying, soliciting, and closing major gifts. This role will serve as the primary strategist and staff person for the Texas Triangle Executive Council. The Sr. MGO must collaborate with and convene other Development & Alumni Engagement stakeholders in the region to ensure a coordinated and thoughtful approach to all activities meant to engage RPI’s leading prospects and donors. These stakeholders include but are not limited to Principal Giving, Major Giving, Alumni Relations, and School-/College-affiliated colleagues. Additionally, the Senior Regional Director of Development carries a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift prospects who have the capacity to make gifts in the range of $100,000 - $2.49 million This position will oversee various special projects in the region as assigned by their director.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience Experience in higher education and demonstrated record of cultivation and closing major gifts Requires a valid U.S. driver license Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with major gift prospects and to close gifts. Ability to set priorities while also contributing to team effort in Institute Advancement. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to deal with very technical information and to translate this information into a product salable to non-technical internal and external people. Flexibility in dealing with a wide variety of people; ability to process information quickly and accurately. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Rensselaer and the major initiatives. Ability to multi-task, handle multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to work in a team environment.
Shift	Business Hours, weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel	Extensive travel (greater than 25% of the time)
Driving	Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate	Expected hiring range: $130,000 - $140,000 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.
Job Posted Date	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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.