The Department of Cognitive Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seeks applicants for a 
full-time tenured or tenure-track professor, with expertise in one of more of the following six 
areas:  (1) computational linguistics; (2) cognitive neuroscience; (3) cognitive psychology; (4) 
semantic science & technology; (5) cognitive robotics; and (6) AI/CogSci & music.  The present ad 
is part of a faculty-expansion initiative under the general area of Immersive Intelligent Learning 
Environments (see www.hass.rpi.edu/pl/2012-job-announcement-immersive-intelligent-learning-
environments) .
 
The Department of Cognitive Science has particular strength in computational cognitive science/
modeling, human-level artificial intelligence, and perception and action, with very high annual 
research expenditures, a vibrant graduate program offering dedicated MS and PhD degrees in 
Cognitive Science, and three BS degrees:  Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
 
A PhD degree or foreign degree equivalent is required at the time of appointment.  A successful 
candidate must show evidence of successful sponsored research, teaching, and service to the 
profession (present and/or future, depending on rank).  Teaching opportunities will be at the 
undergraduate and graduate level.  Successful senior candidates will have an established ongoing 
sponsored-research program in an area of specialty, and contribute to curriculum development 
within the department and interdisciplinary programs within the School of Humanities, Arts, and 
Social Sciences and the institute.
 
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the nation's oldest technological university.
With approximately 5,000 undergraduate and 2,500 graduate students from across the country and 
around the world, the university offers more than 145 programs at the bachelor's, master's, and 
doctoral levels.  Rensselaer is located in Troy, New York, the heart of the