Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least five years of experience working in a construction, electrical, or industrial-related field.
• Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: a bachelor's degree in a listed or related engineering, construction, architecture, technical education, or building/facilities management field; an associate degree (AOS or AAS) in a construction- or building-related field plus five years of verifiable teaching experience; or journeyman status in the profession, determined through the academic unit's equivalency process, plus five years of verifiable teaching experience.
• Candidates applying to teach in the HVAC-R area must have current EPA 608 Universal certification to handle refrigerants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant academic discipline and ability to implement a variety of teaching strategies.
• Ability to teach effectively at the college level and experience teaching a diverse student body.
• Ability to use instructional technology where appropriate and experience with computerized student record management.
• Ability to develop educational programs; initiative, resourcefulness, dependability, and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Effective communication skills and awareness and sensitivity toward promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• For the management area: experience and education in facilities management, experience managing construction or renovation projects in medium-to-large facilities, and experience supervising personnel in construction-related fields in unionized and non-unionized environments.
• For the electrical area: knowledge of electrical theory, basic wiring, HVAC-R operational control systems, residential and light commercial applications under the National Electric Code, and ability to read, understand, and explain wiring diagrams and mechanical prints; hands-on experience working with students in a laboratory setting.
• For the HVAC-R area: knowledge of residential heating and cooling systems, heat pump technology for medium and large facilities, low-pressure boilers, air handlers, chillers, cooling towers, electrical controls, and piping systems; ability to teach theory and conduct organized hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting labs.
• For the construction trades area: knowledge of residential and light commercial building components and systems, carpentry, masonry, construction methods, safety practices, tools and finish materials, blueprints, building operations, planning, estimating, and budget control; ability to lead organized practical laboratory activities.
• Trades and supervisory background in facilities management, construction management, HVAC-R, or related trades; teaching experience is required.
• Attach unofficial transcripts with the application; official transcripts are required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Trades-related certificate or equivalent; related degrees or other related disciplines may also be reviewed.
• City of Buffalo Stationary Engineer license, Chief or 1st class, for candidates applying to teach HVAC-R.
• College-level teaching experience.
• For the management area, knowledge of energy management principles and programming preventative maintenance activities.
• Basic understanding of building operations, planning, and budget control functions, and ability to work with basic and industry-related software.
• Ability to work with both basic and industry-related software in relevant instructional areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Building Management and Maintenance Academic Unit and evaluate student performance according to department and College guidelines.
• Prepare lessons, student learning activities, and course syllabi that motivate and engage students.
• Align learning activities with departmental course outcomes and evaluate student performance based on those outcomes.
• Provide students with appropriate learning materials, subject-matter expertise, assistance, and guidance.
• Serve as a faculty advisor, hold office hours, and provide tutorial help.
• Provide an appropriate learning environment for students, including organized hands-on laboratory activities where applicable.
• Maintain accurate student records and submit pertinent data to the department or College.
• Serve on departmental, academic unit, and College committees.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative College environment.
• Follow College policies and the processes in the Student Code of Conduct, and fulfill duties under the FFECC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for physician services, dental, prescription, and hospital care; wellness incentive program and health reimbursement card.
• New York State retirement plan and options for tax shelter annuities, deferred compensation, and voluntary retirement savings.
• Flexible spending accounts, adoption services, dependent care accounts, and individual premium reimbursement accounts.
• SUNY Erie tuition waivers and SUNY B140 tuition reimbursement.
• Salary increments and rank advancement opportunities according to the current contract, including advancement toward tenure.
• Summers off, winter and spring breaks, holidays, personal and sick time, and bereavement leave.
• Professional development events and offerings, conference and travel funding, seminars, business and industry visits, campus library resources, and participation in task forces, committees, and communities of practice.
• Access to campus gym facilities, employee wellness events, campus library resources, cancer-screening time off, and on-site vaccination clinics.
• Confidential and voluntary Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
• Opportunity to participate in an innovative and vibrant faculty and staff community and make a difference in students' lives.