Job Details

Mechanical Technology Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track

Position Number: 6079248
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Engineering - Mechanical

Mechanical Technology Faculty, Full Time Tenure Track

Onondaga Community College

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

The Department of Engineering Science and Applied Engineering Technology is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Mechanical Technology faculty member at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Major responsibilities of this position include college-level teaching of Mechanical Technology courses and laboratories in areas such as machine tools, CNC machining Programming, engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, metallurgy, and solid modeling. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, curriculum development, participation on committees, and collaboration with colleagues to assess student learning outcomes.

The successful candidate will be qualified to teach some or all the following classes and labs:

MET 151 Machine Tools I (classes and labs)
MET 161 Engineering Drawing 1 (classes and labs)
MET 171 Manufacturing Processes (classes and labs)
MET 252 Metallurgy (classes and labs)
MET 254 Numerical Control Programming (classes and labs)
MET 270 Solid Modeling
Experience and knowledge of CNC machining is a plus.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical applications in demand by local industry is also valued, including, but not limited to: pneumatics, robotics, soldering and electronic assembly, electrical test & measurement, mechanical assembly techniques, motors & controllers, sensors & machine vision, and industrial control systems.

MAJOR 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; and,
Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Appointment at the Rank of Instructor:

Associate's degree in the subject technology area or closely-allied field.
Industry-recognized professional license or certification; and
Minimum of five years of full-time related industry experience.

Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely-allied field.
Industry-recognized professional license or certification; and
Minimum of three years of full-time employment in Engineering or closely allied field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Background in teaching college level courses.
Demonstrated connections with local industry.
Experience in the following areas:
Manual Vertical & Horizontal Mills
Engine Lathe
3 Axis Vertical CNC Milling
CNC Programming

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Practical hands-on, design, or technology management experience in the application of mechanical technology.
Familiar with the following engineering software programs:
Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks, Creo, Fusion 360
LabView, PLC Programming, CNC Programming
Matlab, Python

Additional Information:

The 2025-2026 starting salary for the rank of Instructor is $53,045 and Assistant Professor is $59,676.

Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Teacher's Retirement System or TIAA enrollment
Excellent health and dental insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included)

As a public employer Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.

The position also offers an attractive academic year schedule with opportunities for additional work during off-hand periods consistent with student enrollment needs and workforce development opportunities.

During each fall and spring semester, teaching typically occurs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 10:30 pm. Schedules, including required office hours, are selected in advance for each semester. Additional opportunities include potential summer coursework and workforce development offerings.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, please attach cover letter, resume, copy of unofficial transcripts and professional license if applicable.

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions.

To apply, visit https://sunyocc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184103