Faculty, Electromechanical; Mechatronics PRODi

Faculty, Electromechanical (Mechatronics) PRODiG+ Community College FT Tenure Track

Category:
Faculty

Department:
Applied Engineering Technology

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Posted:
Oct 2, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full Time - 10 Months

Position

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.

BROAD FUNCTION: 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.

• Teach courses and labs such as ELT 141 Circuits 1, ELT 142 Circuits 2, ELT 161 Electronics 1, ELT 261 Electronics 2, ELT 171 Digital Electronics, ELT-215 Programmable Logic Controllers, ELT 271 Introduction to Microprocessors, 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, and other technical courses as necessary.

• 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.
• Provide appropriate academic advising 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 Rank of Instructor

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or closely-aligned field.
• Industry‑recognized professional license or certification.
• Minimum of five years of full‑time related industry experience.

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