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Events Coordinator (2-year position, 10-months per year)
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Troy, NY
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| The Athletics Alumni Events Coordinator will provide direct support to the Athletic Director. The coordinator will collaborate with Institutional Advancement (IA) staff to ensure alumni events within the athletics department are designed and executed within the vision of both divisions (IA and Athletics). The coordinator will assist with special Alumni projects as assigned by the Athletic Director or other Senior members of the Athletic Staff ensuring short-term, annual giving goals are met in alignment with the mission of the Institute. |
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Troy, NY
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| To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to RPICAO@SpencerStuart.com.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is seeking a strategic, innovative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its inaugural Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Reporting directly to the President, the CAO will oversee and integrate a wide range of administrative operations including human resources, information technology, public safety, facilities, and environmental health and safety. This executive will lead organizational transformation efforts to modernize operations, enhance institutional effectiveness, and align administrative functions with RPI’s strategic goals. The CAO will be a key member of the President’s Cabinet, responsible for guiding operational strategy, promoting a high-performing culture, and fostering collaboration across academic and administrative units. The ideal candidate will bring at least 15 years of senior leadership experience in complex institutions—preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or public sectors—and a track record of driving change, operational excellence, and inclusive leadership. This full-time role is based in Troy, New York. |
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Troy, NY
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| To express interest or nominate a candidate, please email supporting materials confidentially to Rich Talent Group - rensselaercmo@richtalentgroup.com.
To propel its institutional mission and accelerate impact, RPI is seeking a visionary, creative and results-driven Chief Marketing Officer to pioneer growth and optimize performance. Reporting directly to RPI’s President, Martin Schmidt, this newly-created position is a unique calling for a marketing leader who seeks to serve a mission of significant consequence and to innovate beyond conventional approaches. The Chief Marketing Officer will also serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and will play a pivotal role in shaping the Institute's overall strategic direction. |
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Associate Vice Provost, Student Health & Wellness
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Troy, NY
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| The Associate Vice Provost (AVP) is a key member of the Student Experience leadership team and plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction for Student Health and Wellness. The AVP proactively addresses opportunities and challenges, manages resources, formulates policies, and builds essential relationships with academic and administrative colleagues. The AVP will work closely with a range of stakeholders to cultivate an environment that prioritizes student well-being and will have direct oversight of the Student Health Center, Student Counseling and Psychological Services, and Case Management, fostering programs and services that contribute to a holistic and healthy campus culture. The AVP oversees the Student Health Insurance Plan and partners with the Athletics Department on supervision of athletic trainers. |
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Content Marketing Manager
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer seeks candidates with a passion for Higher Education to serve as Content Marketing Manager. This position is responsible for developing and executing digital-first, high-quality content that elevates RPI’s brand and engages key audiences. This role focuses on content creation, multimedia storytelling, and content optimization, ensuring that it aligns with RPI’s strategic goals. The Content Marketing Manager will leverage AI tools, SEO best practices, analytics, and audience insights to continuously refine content strategies for maximum impact. This position reports to the Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications in the Office of Community Engagement and Communications (OCEC). |
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Director of Development (Major Gift Officer), School of HASS
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) seeks applications from experienced development professionals serve as our next Director of Development in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS). |
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Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, School of Engineering (Summer & Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Engineering. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are renewable. |
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Teaching Track Faculty: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice (Lally School of Management Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| The Lally School of Management is pleased to invite applications for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the Lally School of Management. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester |
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Teaching Track Faculty: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice, School of Science (Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| The School of Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for anticipated openings for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Science. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are contingent upon enrollment. |
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Teaching Track: Adjunct or Lecturer, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. All appointments are renewable.. |
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Developer III
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Troy, NY
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| Under limited direction, the Developer III develops complex software and leads complex projects. The Developer III is responsible for the technical support of Enterprise and Administrative systems, including application and web implementation and enhancement, maintenance and business process automation and reporting. This position functions independently to identify business needs and implement solutions; providing mentoring, training and helping to develop other technical employees. |
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Teaching Track: Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr, Lecturer, or Professor of Practice (School of Architecture Fall 2025)
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Troy, NY
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is pleased to invite applications for possible Adjunct, Lecturer, Sr. Lecturer, and Professor of Practice openings in several areas. These appointments may be made for one to three years, and are renewable, contingent upon available funding, enrollment, satisfactory performance, and the business needs of the School of Architecture. Adjunct appointments are made for a single semester. |
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Lecturer Position in Information Technology and Web Sciences
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Troy, NY
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| The Information Technology and Web Science Program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has positions open at the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer/ Professor of Practice level. These are up to three-year appointments depending on the level, with the option of renewal based on suitable performance. |
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Operations Associate
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Troy, NY
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| The Operations Associate is responsible for scheduling all institute classrooms and assisting Assistant Registrar with registration related processes. |
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Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Troy, NY
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| The Associate Director will manage and lead the employer relations team for the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). This position will create a plan for cultivating and maintaining employer relationships for full-time, co-op, internship, and Arch away opportunities for Rensselaer students. Travel is required for this position. |
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Carpenter, Sr.
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Troy, NY
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| The Senior Carpenter plans and performs complex construction, installation, and repair of structures, woodwork, cabinetry, doors, hardware, and glazing systems conforming to state and local building codes. The Senior Carpenter works as a member of a versatile team performing office/lab fit up, structural and finish system maintenance, remodeling and minor construction projects. The Senior Carpenter also assists other trades with repair and maintenance work. |
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Public Safety Officer I
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Troy, NY
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| Entry level Public Safety opportunities available for service minded individuals interested in facilitating a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, and staff who live, learn and work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. |
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Tenured Faculty Openings in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
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New York, NY, Troy, NY
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| Job Summary: The Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine (CEPM), a partnership between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), is hiring Constellation and Constellation-affiliated chaired and non-chaired tenured faculty in the area of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM). https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493743 |
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Lecturer, Psychological Sciences
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Troy, NY
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| Start August 16, 2025! Lecturer needed to teach PSYC 1200 - Introduction to Psychological Science and PSYC 2310 - Research Methods and Statistics I. PhD in Psychology or related field required. |
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Laboratory Safety Specialist
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Troy, NY
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| The Laboratory Safety Specialist, reporting to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety, is responsible for the oversight and implementation of Rensselaer’s Laboratory Safety Program to support a safe research and teaching environment. The Laboratory Safety Specialist serves as a technical expert in laboratory safety, focusing on the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, educating the campus community on safe laboratory practices, and assisting laboratory groups in complying with federal, state, and local regulations as well as Institute policies. |