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Students walk away from the JEC building during the SpringWe are currently inviting applications for full-time teaching faculty positions.  Areas of special interest include thermal and fluid science and engineering. These appointments may be made for one to five years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering.  Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field.  The successful candidate must actively and meaningfully contribute to the core teaching mission of MANE, and engage in department, institute, and professional service activities. If you are interested in exploring this or other potential opportunities, email mane@rpi.edu.

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America’s first technological research university. We are in New York’s capital region, surrounded by the Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshire mountains, with numerous arts and cultural venues. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in Upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, more than 140 academic programs, over 30 research centers, three makerspaces, and advanced computing facilities including a quantum computer. MANE faculty and alumni include upwards of 32 National Academy of Engineering members, one National Medal of Technology winner, and two National Medal of Science winners. With 200 years of experience advancing scientific and technological knowledge, Rensselaer remains focused on addressing global challenges with a spirit of ingenuity and collaboration.

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