Electromechanical; Mechatronics Tenu

Onondaga Community College Job Posting:
Electromechanical (Mechatronics) Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty

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.

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 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

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.

• 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.

• Associate degree in the subject areas of Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or closely‑allied field accredited college, university or foreign equivalency
• Industry-recognized professional license or certification; and
• Minimum of five years of full-time related industry experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely-allied field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
• Industry-recognized professional license or certification.
• Minimum of three years of full-time employment in Engineering or closely allied field.

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