Auto Tech- Heavy Equipment Tenure Tra.

Onondaga Community College Job Posting:
Auto Tech
- Heavy Equipment Full Time Tenure Track Faculty

Category:
Faculty | Department:
Computer Studies | Locations:
Syracuse, NY | Posted:
Mar 8, 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.

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

• 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.

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.

• Automotive
• Commercial/Heavy Equipment
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• System Engineering
• Technology Education
• (CTE, Vocational, etc.)

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