Who we are

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Student Services Coordinator serves in the Office of Undergraduate Student Services, located in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. The Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of activities relating to the recruitment of new undergraduate students to the department, the retention and satisfaction of current students, and support of accreditation assessment activities. In addition, the Coordinator will be the first student-facing individual addressing general inquiries and questions for MANE students and faculty and is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for the School of Engineering and MANE. The Coordinator reports to the Senior Student Services Administrator. The Coordinator is expected to work independently and as part of a team of student-focused service providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Related Field preferred 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
• Requires planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Requires ability to analyze and interpret technical and other data
• Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Requires ability to anticipate and solve problems

Representative Job Duties

• Serve as first point of contact for MANE undergraduate students, responding to basic advising and logistics questions. Appropriately refer to appropriate campus resources such as CCPD, Student Success, Counseling Center, etc. 
• Monitor registration and enrollment management for MANE courses. Assist students with scheduling difficulties that may arise during registration periods, coordinating with the registrar’s office as needed.
• Provide logistic support for the Sr. Student Services Administrator to facilitate the provision of academic advising services to current students and faculty including managing communication to students (e.g., organizing webinars for prospective students, organize MANE involvement in PREFACE and other Institute outreach programs), maintaining contact lists for MANE undergraduate students
• Plan, arrange and coordinate all admission events such as Medalist Day, Fall Open House, and Spring Accepted Student Celebrations. Coordinate special Department events: coordinate with entities across the campus as needed, anticipate needs, organize the necessary components for successful events, ensure readiness in advance of the activity and participate in execution of events
• Help build community within the MANE department through organization and facilitation of regularly scheduled social events. Coordinate with undergraduate and graduate student services on department event logistics, advertising, and planning
• Provide faculty with limited logistical support such as scheduling classrooms for tests and review sessions, facilitating testing accommodations for students when needed, and monitoring course syllabi compliance. Coordinate the course and final exam schedules of all MANE Department courses with UGSS Director and Institute personnel. Enter courses and faculty assignments into Institute wide enterprise systems in accordance with established standards and timetables. 
•  Work with ABET Curriculum Coordinators, Department faculty and ABET support staff throughout the academic year to ensure ABET requirements and polices are being followed; collect all necessary course documentation for review by external ABET evaluators. 
• MANE Representative to coordinate Catalog and Curriculum revisions. Consult with MANE leadership including the Director of MANE Undergraduate Student Services, Associate Department Heads, etc. to incorporate all catalog revisions and curriculum template updates. 
• Welcome on-site visitors to the JEC; answer general inquiries and direct visitors to appropriate locations and services as needed. Ordering supplies and other duties related to academic advising and office operations. 
• Train, schedule, and provide direction to work study students to assist with department tasks. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $24.00

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.

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? 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.

Scale.Rensselaer, Inc. is a startup accelerator based in downtown Troy, NY. Our mission is to drive regional innovation by equipping local startups with the resources, mentorship, and funding access they need to grow. We focus on launching high-potential ventures, strengthening the local economy, and forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders, investors, and academic institutions.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!

Job Summary

The Director of SCALE.Rensselaer will play a pivotal role in launching and operating an accelerator dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle the world’s toughest problems. The Director is responsible for strategic planning, program development, and community engagement to support entrepreneurs across various disciplines. The Director will lead initiatives that promote innovation, business development, and entrepreneurial education, ensuring alignment with SCALE.Rensselaer’s goals and objectives. By fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem within the Capital Region and beyond, the Director will drive transformative solutions and advancements in technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management and/or executive positions, including;
  • Proven experience in entrepreneurship, startup development, or accelerator management
  • Strong technical background with the ability to understand and evaluate complex technologies
  • Experience in securing funding and managing budgets

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical field
• Ten years of responsible management and executive positions 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of the full range of issues related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including companies, community organizations, and investment firms
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent leadership skills to work with entrepreneurs in the development of new ventures
• Skilled in strategic planning, organizing, and effective time management skills
• Exceptional presentation skills to a wide variety of professional and executive audiences
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including companies, community organizations, and investment firms

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $150,000 - $175,000

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.

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

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Robotic Lab + Woodshop Supervisor (under the direction of the Woodshop Manager), will serve as the director of the school’s Robotic Lab as well as assist in a range of additional day-to-day duties throughout the shop facilities. Provide essential instructional support and technical expertise specific to robotic technology in support of the school’s entire academic and research enterprise. The supervisor will be a champion of integrating advanced manufacturing technologies with critical design-driven workflows. In addition to these specialized responsibilities, the supervisor will also assist in the direction and day-to-day operations of the woodshop and its technology. The supervisor will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating and approving on-going projects and methods proposed by students and faculty; will assist with the purchasing needs of the shop, and work with faculty throughout the year to establish an effective and streamlined interface between the design studios (i.e. pedagogical priorities) and the full-range of technologies offered throughout the shop.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture

• Three or more years of experience in robotic technology and a range of material practices commonly found in woodworking shops

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge and familiarity with 3D printing

• Experience with CNC machine operation, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and 3D modeling programs

• Prior supervisory experience in an academic or research setting

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Some Graduate Study in:

• Interest in automation

• Basic experience with electronics and wiring

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and tools

• Willingness to learn new skills

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Rhinoceros, Python C+++, and Grasshopper 3D modeling software
• Knowledge in the safe operation and maintenance of multiple types of machines and hand tools, including but not limited to: Band saw, table saw, drill press, plainer and sanders
• General understanding of construction and materials
• Ability to learn fabrication technology through manufacturer’s training and research
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Computer literacy, including ability to use a variety of software packages
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to document and compose procedures to build a knowledge base.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment and work with a diverse population
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with difficult situations or people

Representative Job Duties

1. Provide specialized robotic instruction and direction to all shop users (students, staff, and faculty). Strengthen the Robotic Lab each year through advanced computational programming, development of customized accessory equipment that expands the platform’s capabilities, and implementation of best practices to elevate the lab’s international reputation and impact.

2. Manage the day-to-day operations of the lab, including operating and maintaining robotic equipment and performing fabrication tasks that require frequent reconfiguration and attention.

3. Maintain the booking schedule and material supplies, and coordinate the hiring, supervision, and yearly contributions of student interns.

4. Oversee and maintain all digital fabrication equipment, machines, and power tools throughout the fabrication shop in compliance with safety regulations and accreditation standards. Ensure security of the shop and equipment, including access for students, faculty, and staff.

5. Advise users on automated technologies including 3D printing, CNC, laser cutters, and multi-axis robotic fabrication. Support end effector design and implementation for studios and faculty projects.

6. Research state-of-the-art tools and manufacturing methods, recommend new equipment acquisitions, and maintain existing equipment. Lead continuous development and improvement of Robotic Lab facilities by developing prototypes, modifying tools, and optimizing work-cell setups within budget.

7. Order, receive, and store materials, maintaining accurate records of inventory, orders, and material usage.

8. Supervise and train new and existing student monitors in the use of advanced manufacturing technologies and woodworking equipment.

9. Ensure compliance with operating and safety regulations for the protection of the facility, property, and personnel.

10. Collaborate with Troy-based and Brooklyn-based faculty (associated with CASE at Industry City) to align design studio priorities with Robotic Lab and woodshop capabilities, under the direction of the Woodshop Manager.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required Weekends and Nights for Institute event.

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring amount: $64,000

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.

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

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth. 

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, and renewal of campus infrastructure at a leading research university. The Facilities Engineer ensures the reliability, safety, and efficiency of building systems that serve academic, residential, and research facilities. The Facilities Engineer will coordinate with campus operations staff, faculty, consultants, and contractors to maintain and improve systems such as electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
• At least 7 years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or campus utilities
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems (e.g., 13.8kV, 480V/208V, switchgear, generators, UPS, lighting controls) or the ability to quickly develop electrical proficiency in a facilities setting

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or research-intensive facilities.
• Knowledge of campus utility distribution systems and/or chilled water/steam plants.
• Familiarity with sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED) and energy efficiency programs.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, central energy plants, and building automation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across trades and with academic/research stakeholders.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, specifications, contracts
• Must be familiar with standard construction specifications and construction means and methods required to accomplish a general project, i.e., equipment, tools, trade needs, etc.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of electrical building systems
• Ability to operate a PC using standard office software
• Must be flexible in work style; able to work effectively with project representatives and workers from all fields
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to build a team in a group of diverse disciplines; must function as part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
  
  

Representative Job Duties

• Provide technical support for campus utilities and building systems, including electrical distribution (medium and low voltage), HVAC systems, central plant equipment, plumbing, controls, and fire protection. 
• Manage small- to mid-size capital projects related to infrastructure renewal, energy upgrades, and system replacements — from concept through closeout. 
• Act as owner’s representative for capital renewal, deferred maintenance, and energy projects, coordinating with design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders. - 
• Review and interpret design drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation to ensure compliance with university standards and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, local/state codes). 
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for infrastructure projects; monitor project progress and resolve field issues as needed. Administer contracts for consultants, contractors, and service providers: including procurement, invoice review, change order evaluation, and performance monitoring 
• Troubleshoot facilities issues and support root-cause analysis in collaboration with trades personnel, vendors, and engineering consultants. 
• Support research, residential, and instructional buildings with unique and complex infrastructure needs. Contribute to campus initiatives in sustainability, energy efficiency, and resiliency through system upgrades and performance improvements. 
• Maintain and update system documentation, as-builts, O&M manuals, and asset data.
• Participate in utility master planning and long-term infrastructure strategy development.
• Effectively communicate with faculty, staff, and students to minimize operational disruptions during maintenance or construction activities. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible 

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $100,000 – $115,000

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.

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

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎

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

Job Summary

The Department of Cognitive Science in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning Fall 2026. This position is a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and institutional needs.

We seek candidates to teach and help develop core undergraduate courses in cognitive science, with an emphasis on introductory-level instruction. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering foundational coursework that serves students across the Institute. While the primary teaching responsibility is in introductory cognitive science, the ability to contribute to the department’s introductory linguistics offerings—particularly as they intersect with Cognitive Science—is welcomed but not required.

We encourage applicants whose academic background and teaching experience reflect a strong grounding in psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, or cognitive systems.

Candidates must hold a terminal degree or foreign degree equivalent by the time of appointment and have demonstrated experience teaching at the college level. Evidence of effective teaching, and the ability to demonstrate, through accomplishment, promise of academic, scholarly and/or research achievement in their specialty is required.

The Department of Cognitive Science at RPI is known for its teaching and research in areas including computational cognitive modeling, artificial intelligence, human and machine reasoning, computational linguistics, perception and action, cognitive robotics, and synthetic characters.

Shift

Business Hours: Monday - Friday

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring amount: $64,890

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 at https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/495590 to create a brief online profile with contact information for three (3) professional references. Please be ready to upload the following: 

• Cover letter (please use the link for "letter of interest")
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • this could be course evaluations, surveys, feedback, or anything else that speaks to your ability to teach effectively.
  • In the absence of this type of documentation, please upload a statement of your teaching approach
• Statement of research
• Statement describing your contributions to a welcoming and inclusive learning community.

You may disregard the supporting documents links. 

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

Questions (not applications) may be directed to search chair Prof. Brett Fajen at fajenb@rpi.edu

Applications received by December 15, 2025 will receive first consideration.

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).