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.

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

• ELT 141 Circuits 1 (classes and labs)
• ELT 142 Circuits 2 (classes and labs)
• ELT 161 Electronics 1 (classes and labs)
• ELT 261 Electronics 2 (classes and labs)
• ELT 171 Digital Electronics (classes and labs)
• ELT-215 Programmable Logic Controllers
• ELT 271 Introduction to Microprocessors (classes and labs)
• ELM 105 Introduction to Mechanisms
• ELM 106 Introduction to Industrial Tools
• ELM 109 Introduction to Programming
• ELM-111 Introduction to Industrial Automation
• ELM-112 Motors & Motion
• ELM-231 Industrial Robotics I
• ELM-232 Industrial Robotics II
• Other technical courses as necessary

See: Electromechanical Technology A.A.S. |  Electrical Technology A.A.S. |  Mechanical Technology A.A.S. 

Knowledge of electromechanical applications in demand by local industry is also valued, including, but not limited to: hydraulics & pneumatics, robotics, soldering & 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.
• Be accountable to meet the needs of the Department and the College, including timely submission of grades and other required materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Industrial Experience:
  • Robotics
  • FANUC, Universal Robots
  • Automation
  • PLC
  • Motors & motion control
• Bilingual in Spanish & English (English and another language also will be considered).

As part of the application process, please respond to the following essay prompt in 750 words or less: Describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and 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.

The PRODiG+ CC Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)

Additional Information:

The 2026-2027 starting salary for the rank of an Assistant Professor is $61,466.

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)

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.  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. 

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

Application Instructions:

• Please attach a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts to the application.  
• In addition to the application, as seen under "requirements", candidates must attach a statement in 750 words or less, responding to the following prompt:

"Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and 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."

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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.