SUNY Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY is currently recruiting for a Auto Tech-Heavy Equipment Mechanic FT Tenure Track Faculty

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.

The successful candidate will be qualified to teach several of the following classes and labs:

• ATC/CHQ 103 Automotive Fundamentals
• ATC/CHQ 104 Automotive Braking Systems
• ATC/CHQ 116 Automotive Electrical Systems
• ATC 202 Vehicle Suspension Systems
• ATC/CHQ 271 Vehicle HVAC
• ATC 205 Automotive Driveline
• ATC 141 Engine Repair
• ATC 243 Engine Performance
• ATC 141 Fuels & Ignition
• Other Heavy Equipment Courses

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.)

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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 CC 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 a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript related to the field.  
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one must be from a current or former supervisor.  Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. 

Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu with any questions.

Submit resume, cover letter and applicable documentation related to certificates and licenses per the following link:

https://sunyocc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=71925A2E40CAA235D699D9555E2FDADD?JOBID=186224

Official transcripts are required at time of hire.

SUNY OCC Careers

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.

Onondaga Community College does not discriminate against any persons of groups based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, military status (including US Veteran status), domestic violence victim status, prior criminal conviction, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Onondaga Community College complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination laws.