Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track, Mechanical Technology

Monroe Community College • Rochester, NY

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technologies Department is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the Mechanical Technology program for the Fall 2026 semester. The Mechanical Technology program is housed in the Engineering Technology Department along with Applied Integrated Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, and Optical Systems Technology programs. The department welcomes candidates who are committed to MCC's mission of preparing diverse leaders to achieve scholarly, professional, and individual success within a local and global context. In addition to excellent academic credentials, candidates should have a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment, be able to demonstrate a love of teaching, have a desire to create partnerships with local industry, and have the ability to design innovative learning experiences to explain technology concepts. Highly motivated candidates should also demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning and continuous improvement in the classroom. Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Engineering Technologies Department. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Mechanical Technology to MCC.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical and/or Electromechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent, from a regionally-accredited higher education institution.
• Minimum of three years of industrial experience.
• Ability to teach most or all of the nine Mechanical Engineering Technology courses listed under the Mechanical Technology Program.
• Ability to teach courses listed under the Mechanical Technology and Applied Integrated Technology program.
• Familiarity with computer skills/CAD and Excel/MS Office Suite, and Solid Modeling Software.
• Experience with design, construction, operation, and use of robots and process automation equipment, as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
• Previous teaching experience with implementing a variety of teaching strategies, preferably at the community college level.
• Experience generating course curriculum and/or lab activities.
• Experience generating fabrication prints utilizing Solid Modeling software and applying Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive campus environment.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Commitment to continued professional growth.
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses.
• Experience redesigning programs - not just courses.

Nice To Haves

• Earned master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Five years + experience working in the Mechanical Engineering Field.
• Familiar with the ABET Accreditation process.
• Knowledge of, or previous teaching experience, especially with implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
• Experience generating course curriculum and/or lab activities.
• Experience generating fabrication prints utilizing Solid Modeling software and applying Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish or other languages proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work.
• Prepare and teach courses in the department.
• Assist in the growth and improvement of the Mechanical Technology program as well as the Engineering Technology Department.
• Work with the local industry to ensure relevant program content, master schedule management, and working as a liaison for workforce development training opportunities.
• Demonstrate and maintain current subject area knowledge.
• Teach courses and evaluate student performance as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teach multiple courses/sections each term, as outlined by the contract.
• Prepare lesson plans and create instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepare Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establish and maintain an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submit them in a timely manner.
• Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines in order to support student learning.
• Advise students concerning academic, career, and related issues according to contractual guidelines.
• Assist the department with student recruitment, enrollment, and placement.
• Assist the department with student retention and completion initiatives, including early alert.
• Assist with development, review, and revision of department curriculum, including assessment of student learning and program review.
• Develop innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporate high-impact teaching practices into course design.
• Attend department meetings as a contributing member.
• Contribute to the College through Division, department, and College committee participation.
• Actively engage in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Assist the department in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation.
• Assist in the development of grant proposals and implementation of grant projects.
• Work independently and in a team setting, demonstrating excellent time management skills to prioritize workflow and multitasking.
• Revise the program and curriculum, advise students, find and schedule adjuncts, and assemble and operate an advisory board for the Mechanical Technology program leadership.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair and may be assigned courses at any MCC campus or extension site location.
• Adhere to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contribute to, support, and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintain technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commit to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commit to professional growth, which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees (flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules).
• Salary range of $52,000 to $64,000, determined by experience, internal equity, and college budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level