Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full Time - 10 Months Posted On: Fri Mar 13 2026 Job Description:
The Department of Engineering Science & Technology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Engineering Science, beginning Fall 2026.
This is a campus-based position. Faculty are expected to teach face-to-face courses on campus, maintain regular availability for students, and participate fully in departmental and program responsibilities. While the department offers limited online and hybrid sections, these do not constitute a remote appointment.
The successful candidate will teach Engineering Mechanics courses (Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials), may teach Engineering Circuits, and Thermodynamics depending on background, and will teach Physics courses as needed to complete a full-time load. Additional course related to Electrical and Mechanical Technology could also be taught. This faculty member will also provide program advising, assessment, transfer alignment, and curriculum oversight.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate must be qualified to teach:
Engineering Mechanics: Statics
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Highly desirable teaching capability includes:
Engineering Circuits
Thermodynamics
Knowledge of Microprocessors, Programmable Logic Controllers, Robotics
Additionally, the candidate will teach as needed:
Calculus-based Physics I and II
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach face-to-face engineering and physics courses
Maintain regular on-campus availability to support students
Advise ENS students on degree progress and transfer pathways
Develop and revise curriculum aligned with engineering transfer standards
Assess student learning and participate in continuous improvement activities
Use appropriate instructional technologies and computational tools
Obtain QM certification if assigned online/hybrid sections
Provide timely feedback and submit required academic materials
Participate in departmental, school, and college service
Additional responsibilities:
Academic advising and transfer guidance for ENS students
Review and assessment of course and program-level learning outcomes
Coordination of transfer pathways and articulation agreements
Oversight of program curriculum and sequencing
Collaboration with four-year engineering programs to maintain alignment
Participation in Middle States assessment processes
Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching experience in Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials
Ability to teach Engineering Circuits
Experience teaching calculus-based physics
Community college teaching experience
Familiarity with engineering transfer pathways and ABET-aligned curricula
Willingness to complete QM certification
Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive pedagogy
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to teach engineering topics using applied, analytical, and computational methods
Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
Familiarity with engineering software tools (MATLAB, SolidWorks, FEA tools preferred)
Commitment to professional growth and collaboration
Additional Information:
Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
