Assistant Professor- Packaging & Graphic Media Sciences

The Department of Packaging and Graphic Media Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Packaging Science, with a research emphasis in food packaging/food science. This 9-month faculty appointment offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic academic community and contribute to advancing the field through teaching, research, and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching:
• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in packaging science, with a focus on food packaging and food science.
• Engage in innovative curriculum development and contribute to the continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Student engagement in the classroom using activity-based pedagogical strategies is expected.
• Research:
• Establish and maintain a productive, externally funded research program in food packaging and food science. Examples of research lines may include, but not limited to: sustainable packaging, active and intelligent packaging, packaging materials, food safety, and food quality related to packaging. CET has invested in the development and growth of Research Impact Areas: Forging our Future; Toward a Safer Society, Expanding Human Capacity.  These faculty-led collaborative research groups leverage existing expertise and nurture the next generation of faculty leadership. 
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.

• Service:
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities, including serving on committees and contributing to governance.
• Engage with industry stakeholders and professional organizations to promote the field of packaging science.
• Participate in outreach activities to disseminate knowledge and enhance the visibility of the department and institution.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across the institution on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Foster partnerships with industry to advance research and provide real-world learning opportunities for students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, faculty, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.