Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Medical Illustration
9475BR
College of Art and Design
CAD School of Art
Detailed Job Description
The School of Art within the College of Art and Design at RIT welcomes applications for a tenure-track position in Medical Illustration. The appointment begins fall 2025. The ideal candidate will teach all levels of undergraduate and graduate Medical Illustration curricula and should demonstrate outstanding skills, including strong draftsmanship, the ability to visualize and communicate medical and allied health concepts, the ability to produce animated content, and contribute to the program through critiques, portfolio reviews, and curricular design.
Undergraduate students go through a rigorous foundation year, introduction to major areas in their sophomore year, and then into the major courses in their junior and senior years, leading to a Bachelor Fine Arts (BFA) degree. In addition, BFA candidates attend Human Biology I & II freshman year, Anatomy and Physiology I & II sophomore year, and Human Gross Anatomy junior year. These courses provide the scientific foundation for the biomedical lessons students create throughout their third and fourth years. Learn more about the program- RIT BFA Medical Illustration
The two-year graduate program leads to a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and is accredited by the Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI) in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students enter the program having completed a set of required bioscience courses. At RIT, the MFA candidates complete additional bioscience courses including Human Gross Anatomy, Human Immunology, Medical Pathophysiology, and Histology & Histopathology.
The successful candidate would be expected to:
- Teach courses in Medical Illustration to undergraduate, advanced undergraduate, and graduate students (with a typical 2/3 teaching load prior to tenure and a 3/3 load following tenure)
- Develop courses and advance curriculum related to the candidate’s area(s) of specialty and contemporary technological advances and directions of the field
- Pursue a scholarly research agenda resulting in peer-reviewed projects and publications
- Eengage in service activities in support of the School of Art, College of Art and Design, and RIT
- Participate actively in the life of the university and the surrounding community.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to Student Centeredness; Professional Development and Scholarship; Integrity and Ethics; Respect, Diversity and Pluralism; Innovation and Flexibility; and Teamwork and Collaboration. Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity commitment.
Department/College Description
THE SCHOOL: The School of Art is home to 27 full-time faculty members leading programs in ceramics, expanded forms, furniture design, glass, illustration, medical illustration, metals and jewelry design, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The minor in art history is based in the School of Art. Graduate programs in the School of Art are offered in fine arts studio and art education; the connected School for American Crafts houses graduate programs in glass, furniture design, metals and jewelry design, and ceramics. The MFA in Medical Illustration is offered through the College of Health Sciences and Technology. To learn more about the programs, faculty and students, please visit https://www.rit.edu/artdesign/school-art
THE COLLEGE: RIT's College of Art and Design is the university's creative hub where art, design, science, and technology intersect in our 200,000+ sq. ft. facility. We are a dynamic and professional arts and design community comprised of nearly 2,000 students (UG and Grad), 140 full-time faculty, 60 creative staff, and a number of professional part-time faculty, all of whom contribute to our College’s ecosystem. The College’s four schools offer programs in Art, Design, Crafts, Film and Animation, Photography and Photographic Sciences. The range of innovative programs offers students a panoramic perspective from creating fine art using centuries-old methods to pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. The College of Art and Design also takes full advantage of RIT’s opportunities in technology, STEM, engineering, sustainability, and entrepreneurism programs, as well as our global campuses, https://rit.edu/artdesign.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Medical Illustration, or a related field, in hand before August 1, 2025.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching at the university level.
- Professional practice in the field demonstrated through national exhibitions, peer-reviewed publications, relevant grants, significant projects, awards, etc.
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
- Experience in creating 2D and/or 3D visualization of allied health and medicine.
Required Minimum Education Level
MFA, MS, MA
Faculty Type (Tenure Status)
Tenure-Track
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Employment Category
Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date
11-Aug-2025
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, Keyword Search 9475BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:
- A brief teaching philosophy
- The names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
- Contribution to Diversity Statement
You can contact Craig Foster, search committee chair, with questions on the position at ceffaa@rit.edu. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2025, and will continue until an acceptable candidate is found. Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Salary Minimum
72000
Salary Maximum
82000