Auto Tech- Heavy Equipment Full Time Tenure Track Faculty - Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College • Syracuse, NY

96d • $53,045 - $59,676

About The Position

The Automotive Technology Department has a full-time tenure track faculty position open. Major responsibilities of this position include college-level teaching of Automotive and Heavy Equipment Repair Technology lecture courses and laboratory activities. Content areas such as Vehicle Electrical Systems, schematics & diagnostics, Suspension Systems including active suspension, air ride repair and diagnosis, Braking Systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, Engine and Transmission operation with diagnosis and repair. ASE Certified Technicians are an Industry standard. All courses use ASE standards for material and testing. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, curriculum development, participation on committees, and collaboration with colleagues to assess student learning outcomes.

Requirements

• Appointment at the Rank of Instructor: Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or related field and industry-recognized certifications, with at least 10 years of industry-related experience; or Automotive industry experience, industry-recognized training, and industry-recognized certifications, with at least 20 years of industry-related experience.
• Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor: Associate Degree in Automotive Technology and industry-recognized certifications, with at least 10 years of industry-related experience; or Automotive industry experience, industry-recognized training, and industry-recognized certifications, with at least 20 years of industry-related experience.
• Related Fields: Automotive, Commercial/Heavy Equipment, Electrical, Mechanical, System Engineering, Technology Education, (CTE, Vocational, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Background in teaching college level courses
• Demonstrated connections with local industry
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.

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

Benefits

• New York State Teacher's Retirement System or TIAA enrollment
• Excellent health and dental insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included)
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for eligible borrowers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree