A Mechanical Engineering Professor teaches foundational mechanical engineering ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
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Syracuse, NY Posted:
Jul 16, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Part Time - 10
Months Position ID:
185928
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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.
Job Description:
The Department of Engineering Science and Technology is pleased to invite OSHA certified instructors to apply to teach our "General Industry" Outreaching Training course. Instructors will teach a seven-week course that will meet once weekly for 110 minutes. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible for an OSHA-10 General Industry Safety and Health card.
The successful candidate will:
Prepare and present lectures and course materials that comply with course outlines and outcomes; Meet with students as needed to answer questions; Respond to student queries (e.g. email or voice mail) as needed, in a reasonably timely manner; Write, administer, and grade all student assignments and exams; Compute grades and submit them on time. Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established by the department faculty
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OSHA Instructor Certification for 10-hour General Industry Training and High school diploma and a minimum of five years' work experience in a technology field such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, pneumatics, robotics, soldering and electronic assembly, electrical test & measurement, mechanical assembly techniques, motors & controllers, sensors & machine vision, and industrial control systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Background in teaching college level courses; Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Demonstrated connections with local industry; Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.
Additional Information:
Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.
Application Instructions:
Submit resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, and copy of OSHA Instructor Certification. Cover letter must include availability during the day, evening, and weekends. The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking. Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire. Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
