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Fleet Mechanic Troy, NY
The Fleet Mechanic at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute maintains, repairs, and inspects fleet vehicles and equipment, including cars, trucks, and engines. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, handling emergency repairs, managing fuel systems, ensuring compliance with state regulations, tracking service records and parts inventory, and supporting snow removal operations. The role requires technical skills, flexibility, and availability for on-call emergencies and weather-related incidents.
Energy, Environment and Smart Systems Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY
The research leaders who work, study, and innovate at Rensselaer share a common focus: unearthing new opportunities for solving the 21st century’s most challenging problems. Right now, more than 6.5 billion people are competing for the Earth’s dwindling supply of fossil fuels. By 2050, there will be 8 to 10 billion, and major advances in energy technology will be required to meet their needs. Rensselaer has faced that challenge by launching and expanding programs in renewable energy sources and energy conservation.
Electrician or Sr. Electrician Troy, NY
The Electrician performs assignments involving repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and installations of electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Computational Science Engineering Researchers (2024 - 25) Troy, NY
Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year.
Cleaner - Environmental Specialist Troy, NY
The Department of Environmental Services seeks applicants to fill its opening for several Cleaner openings.
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Researchers (2024-25) Troy, NY, New York, NY
Apply for consideration for one or more research staff positions as they become available through the end of the year. In Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, we are creating new routes to drug discovery and development and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of disease.
Athletics Facilities Specialist Troy, NY
Athletic Facility Specialist performs basic maintenance and operation of the Houston Field House building, ice rink and connected parking areas.
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions Troy, NY
As an Assistant Director for Undergraduate Admissions, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Rensselaer by identifying, inviting, and enrolling new and transferring students into our vibrant educational community. You will have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies within a designated geographical region, school, program, or area, ensuring that Rensselaer attracts the best and brightest minds.
Sr. Communications Specialist Troy, NY
The Sr. Communications Specialist reports to the Manager of Advancement Communications, and is responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing targeted communications, solicitations, and direct marketing strategies for key IA internal and external audiences, including special constituencies such as annual donors, parents, young and graduate alumni, reunion classes, corporate partners, students, and other identified audiences. The Senior Communications Specialist supports all web-related projects for Institute Advancement philanthropic efforts for annual donors, which may include stewardship and donor relations-related writing and key projects.
Thomas Phelan Endowed Chair & Department Head Communication & Media Troy, NY
The Department of Communication and Media in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for the Thomas Phelan Endowed Chair & Department Head in Communication & Media, a tenured faculty position with a broad focus in Communication and the Public Sphere, beginning in August 2025.
Manager, Admissions Marketing & Communications Troy, NY
The Manager of Admissions Marketing & Communications is responsible developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that support enrollment goals at RPI.
Business Support Analyst III Troy, NY
Are you an analytical problem-solver with a passion for leveraging technology to drive strategic initiatives? In this crucial role, you'll be a key contributor in supporting the strategic initiatives of the Institute Advancement (IA) team by providing advanced business analysis, project management, and system support.
Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science Troy, NY
The Department of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, is seeking outstanding candidates for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. Applicants are invited with expertise in software, languages, and systems, algorithms and theory, natural language processing, computer vision, quantum computing, and cross-cutting computing topics. Strong candidates in other areas will also be considered. RPI is a leader in next-generation computing and AI, with initiatives like the Future of Computing Institute and a 127-qubit IBM System One quantum computer. The university is also a founding member of the Empire AI initiative.
Manager, Network Engineering Troy, NY
The Manager, Network Engineering, leads and manages the Network Engineering group within the IT Infrastructure Department in the Division of the Chief Information Officer. This position is responsible for the planning, specification, procurement, deployment, operation and maintenance of networking and telecommunications facilities and services, as well as oversight of vendor-supplied equipment and services.
Associate Director, First Year Experience Troy, NY
The Associate Director of First-Year Experience (FYE) serves as an expert in the needs of first year college students.
The Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Endowed Chaired Professor or Career Development Chair in Industrial and Systems Engineering Troy, NY
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, is seeking applications for the prestigious Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Endowed Chaired Professorship in Industrial and Systems Engineering. We are actively recruiting faculty at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels and we welcome applications for both the Career Development Chair (junior faculty) and the tenured full Chair professor levels.
Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer in Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, and Society Troy, NY
The Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS) in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the area of environmental sustainability, climate change, and society.
Sr. Business Manager for the Office of Student Experience Troy, NY
The Sr. Business Manager is responsible for the budget management for the Student Experience portfolio. The manager provides oversight of business operations, finance, and budget, and oversees all fiscal protocols. The manager supervises and serves as a resource to department level business staff to ensure consistent practices that comply with Institute and Portfolio guidelines. In collaboration with the Manager, Administrative Operations, manage the Division of Student Experience’s hiring process to ensure that all institute policies are being followed. Represent the portfolio on business affairs to the Rensselaer Community and act as a central point of contact for the financial affairs of the Division of Student Experience.
Teaching Track Position: Design and Society Troy, NY
The Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) seeks a teaching-track Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Professor of Practice in the area of design and society.
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior and Leadership Troy, NY
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior starting Fall 2025, from scholars who work in areas at the cutting edge of organizational behavior and leadership.

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