Electromechanical (Mechatronics) PRODiG+ Community College Faculty FT Tenure Track

MACNY's Job Board • City of Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Electromechanical (Mechatronics) PRODiG+ Community College Faculty FT Tenure Track.
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 and Electromechanical (Mechatronics) courses and laboratories in content areas such as circuit design and analysis, digital electronics, microprocessor, programmable logic controllers, robotics (FANUC and UR), industrial automation, motion and motor control, project management, 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 role is part of the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus Community College (PRODiG+ CC) program; an initiative supported by SUNY system aiming to: (1) increase the number and share of excellent diverse community college faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion by hiring qualified candidates directly into tenure-track positions to support the community colleges' efforts to build an educated workforce in the state; and (2) strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of these candidate. Candidates hired into a PRODiG+ CC role will receive additional faculty mentorship and professional development funds to support their professional growth.

Requirements

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
• Appointment at the Rank of Instructor: Associate degree in the subject areas of Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or closely-allied field from college, university or foreign equivalency.
• Industry-recognized professional license or certification.
• Minimum of five years of full-time related industry experience.
• Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from college, university or foreign equivalency with 3 years of full-time employment in Engineering or a closely allied field experience, or a Master's degree, or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date.
• 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.
• Industry-recognized professional license or certification.
• Minimum of three years of full-time employment in Engineering or closely allied field.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Background in teaching college level courses.
• Demonstrated connections with local industry.
• Robotics
• FANUC, Universal Robots
• Automation
• PLC
• Motors & motion control
• Bilingual in Spanish & English (English and another language also 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)
• The position also offers an attractive academic year schedule with opportunities for additional summer and winter semester work consistent with student enrollment needs, and workforce development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees