Prodig+ Fellow - Suny Polytechnic Institute

Job Description:

Description of Duties:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute's College of Engineering invites applications for a PRODiG+ postdoctoral fellow position.

We are eager to hear from candidates with demonstrated commitments to both teaching and research, and a commitment to cultivating diversity in the university and professional work environment.

The successful candidate will 1) Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching in one of the Department of Engineering's undergraduate programs at both the lower division level and upper division levels. 2) Have a track record of outstanding academic and scholarly achievements, 3) Will be able to participate in the development of externally funded research programs.

Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in one of the following strategic areas:

• Materials, Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing

• Artificial Intelligence & Information Technology

• Smart Infrastructure & Sustainability

• Healthcare & Well-Being

Specific duties include:

• Develop curricula and teach for a variety of undergraduate engineering courses in both lecture and laboratory settings. Coursework would include lower and upper division engineering courses. The candidate would be responsible for all aspects of the course including grading and assessment.

• Collaboratively assist in the development of externally funded scholarly research programs incorporating undergraduate students.

• Advise undergraduate students and assist with a variety of student club activities.

• Work with the engineering faculty to maintain EAC-ABET accreditation.

• Serve the College and community through outreach activities.

Salary: $80,000

Benefits: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship;

• Have a PhD in an Engineering discipline or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date; and

• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows.

• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.

• The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria*

Additional Information:

Closing date for receipt of applications: until position is filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law.. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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https://sunypoly.edu/sites/default/files/Clery Report 2023 - Utica[83].pdf

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator TitleIX@sunypoly.edu at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Inquiries may also be directed to the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500; Tel. (646) 428-3800; Email OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual checks.

Persons interested in the above position must submit a resume, cover letter, three references, a diversity essay prompt (750 words or less), along with The SUNY Polytechnic employment application. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@sunypoly.edu or call 315-792-7191.

In addition, in 750 words or less please submit a response to the following essay prompt: Please describe how you've engaged,

facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."