Applied Engineering Full Time Tenure-Track Faculty - Onondaga Community College

Job Description:

The Engineering Science and Technology Department has a full-time tenure track faculty position open. Major responsibilities of this position include college-level teaching of Electrical, Electromechanical (Mechatronics), and/or Mechanical Technology courses and laboratories in content areas such as machining, manufacturing, engineering drawing creation, circuit design and analysis, digital electronics, microprocessor, programmable logic controllers, and other typical electromechanical technical areas. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, curriculum development, participation on committees, and collaboration with colleagues to assess student learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will be qualified to teach several of the following classes and labs:

• MET 150 Introduction to Engineering

• MET 151/152 Machine Tools I & II (classes and labs)

• MET 153 Introduction to Modern Manufacturing

• MET 161 Engineering Drawing 1 (classes and labs)

• MET 171 Manufacturing Processes (classes and labs)

• MET 251 Applied Strength of Materials (classes and labs)

• MET 252 Metallurgy (classes and labs)

• MET 254 Numerical Control Programming (classes and labs)

• MET 270 Solid Modeling

• MET 275 Engineering Computation

• ELT 141 Circuits 1 (classes and labs)

• ELT 142 Circuits 2 (classes and labs)

• ELT 161 Electronics 1 (classes and labs)

• ELT 261 Electronics 2 (classes and labs)

• ELT 171 Digital Electronics (classes and labs)

• ELT 271 Introduction to Microprocessors (classes and labs)

• ELM 105 Introduction to Mechanisms

• ELM 106 Introduction to Industrial Tools

• ELM 109 Introduction to Programming

• Other technical courses as necessary

See: Electromechanical Technology A.A.S. | Electrical Technology A.A.S. | Mechanical Technology A.A.S.

Knowledge of electromechanical applications in demand by local industry is also valued, including, but not limited to: hydraulics & pneumatics, robotics, soldering & electronic assembly, electrical test & measurement, mechanical assembly techniques, motors & controllers, sensors & machine vision, and industrial control systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsive to student questions and available for student support.

• Use appropriate technology to enhance learning.

• Assess learning outcomes and adapt curriculum to meet learning objectives.

• Demonstrate insight and encouragement in working with diverse student populations, especially students traditionally underrepresented in higher education.

• Provide appropriate academic advising to students to support timely degree completion.

• Be innovative in the presentation of lectures and hands-on learning activities that achieve learning outcomes.

• Provide timely feedback on students' assignments and exams throughout each semester.

• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

Requirements:

Appointment at the Rank of Instructor:

• Associate degree in the subject areas of Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or closely-allied field;

• Industry-recognized professional license or certification; and

• Minimum of five years of full-time related industry experience.

Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely-allied field;

• Industry-recognized professional license or certification.

• Minimum of three years of full-time employment in Engineering or closely allied field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in teaching college level courses.

• Demonstrated connections with local industry.

• Experience with the following machine tools:

• Manual Vertical & Horizontal Mills.

• Engine Lathe.

• 3 Axis Vertical CNC Milling.

• CNC Programming.

• Bilingual in Spanish & English (English and another language also will be considered).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project);

• Familiar with some or all of the following software programs:

• Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks, Creo, Fusion 360.

• LabView, PLC Programming, CNC Programming.

• Matlab, Python.

• Quartus II, Circuit Maker 6.

Additional Information:

• The 2023-2024 starting salary for the rank of Instructor is $50,000 and Assistant Professor is $56,250.

• Full-time faculty can earn an additional $15,000-$20,000 annually, by teaching more than 15 credits during each regular semester, and by teaching during off-hand periods.

• Salaries for 2024-2025 are not yet available.

• During each fall and spring semester, teaching typically occurs on campus, Monday?Friday, 8:00am?10:30pm.

• Schedules, including five required office hours each week, are selected in advance for each semester.

• Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:

• New York State Teachers' Retirement System (pension!) or TIAA enrollment (403b).

• Excellent health and dental insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).

Application Instructions:

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and professional licenses/certifications at time of application.

• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references.

• Only the finalist's references will only be contacted, and after a final interview.

• Offers are contingent with the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

• Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.