Tenure-Track Faculty - Electrical Technology

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Poughkeepsie, NY Posted:
Dec 29, 2025 Closes:
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Full-time Salary Type:
Annually Salary Range: $68,145.00 - $88,601.00 Position

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About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work:
Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values:
Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

The Department of Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Technology (PSET) at DCC invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in Electrical Technology. This position has an expected start date in August 2026.

The PSET Department seeks a student-centered educator to join our faculty as a full-time electrical technology instructor. The successful candidate will teach a range of electrical technology courses, including: DC circuits;
Introduction to Programming for Automation;
Digital Fundamentals; AC and Electronic Circuits;
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Mechanical Drives;
Manufacturing Tools and Practices;
Electronics 2;
Motors and Robotics;
Automation Systems; and a Capstone Project.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Teach classes in Electrical Technology.

* Develop and revise course curricula to reflect current industry trends and academic standards, including laboratory exercises using existing materials and facilities.

* Incorporate technology and experiential learning into classroom instruction.

* Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.

* Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

* Participate in departmental meetings, college-wide committees, and engage in campus community events.

* Participate in assessment activities and professional development.

* Contribute to program development through curriculum development, recruitment efforts, and community outreach.

* Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.

* Official transcripts required upon hire.

* College level teaching experience in electrical technology.

* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

* An appreciation for diversity for all types and how diversity impacts learning and instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.

* Experience teaching at a community college.

* Demonstrated competencies in a variety of teaching methodologies and/or pedagogical approaches that reach a broad range of learners.

* Teaching experience includes both in-person and online modalities.

* An understanding and appreciation of the role of the community college in higher education.

* Experience in using instructional technology in the classroom and a willingness to adopt new and emerging technologies.

* Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS) such as Brightspace, Blackboard, or Canvas.

Additional Information:

Review of applications will begin in January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

* Tenure-Track Faculty - Electrical Technology is a full-time, permanent position.

* A current resume or curriculum vitae is required.

* Professional letters of reference are required.

* The successful candidate must be able and prepared to teach at the Main Campus in Poughkeepsie and at DCC@Fishkill.

* New tenure-track full-time faculty with a terminal degree will normally be appointed at the rank of assistant professor, as per the college's Professional Staff Handbook.

Classification:

Dutchess United Educators (DUE), Tenure-Track Full-Time Teaching Educator

Full-Time faculty positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Dutchess Community College (DCC) and Dutchess United Educators (DUE).

Salary:

$68,145 - $88,601, commensurate with experience and terminal degree.

DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender…