Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

**Department:**Mechanical Engineering Technology**Salary/Hourly**$50,265.00 Annual**Union/Position Status:**FFECC Teaching FT**Posting Closing Date:**December 1, 2026Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening **before the posting closing date**.Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date.## **JOB DESCRIPTION****BENEFITS TO BEING A FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBER HERE AT SUNY ERIE:****HEALTH CARE PLANS** - Health insurance coverage available for physician services, dental, prescription, hospital care; plus wellness incentive program and health reimbursement card**RETIREMENT PLANS** - New York State retirement, plus options to participate in tax shelter annuities, deferred compensation, voluntary retirement savings**OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRE-TAX ACCOUNTS** - Flexible spending accounts, adoption services, dependent care, and individual premium reimbursement accounts**TUITION REIMBURSEMENT** - SUNY Erie tuition waivers and SUNY B140 tuition reimbursement**SALARY INCREMENT & RANK ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES** - Advance towards tenure and rank increases according to current contract**AMPLE TIME OFF** - Summers off, winter and spring breaks, holidays, personal and sick time, bereavement leave**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT** - Regular internal professional development events and offerings, funding available for conferences and travel, participation in seminar offerings, business and industry visits, utilize campus library resources, tasks forces, committees, communities of practice**WORKPLACE WELLNESS** - Access to campus gym facilities, employee wellness events, enjoy campus library resources, cancer screening time off, onsite vaccination clinics**EMPLOYEE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (EAP)** - Confidential and voluntary assistance to employees and their family members (financial concerns, legal issues, alcohol or drug problems, marital problems, emotional worries, child-care problems, etc.)**INTRINSIC VALUE** - Be a part of an innovative and vibrant faculty and staff community - and make a difference in the lives of our students!**DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:**Faculty teach department courses and evaluate student performance pursuant to guidelines set by the department and the College. Faculty report to the Department Chair within the Academic Unit. Faculty are responsible for preparing lessons and student learning activities. Faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College.**TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:*** Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of subject;* Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in assigned subject(s);* Prepares course syllabi which motivate and engage students;* Aligns learning activities with Departmental course outcomes;* Evaluates student's performance based on course learning outcomes;* Assists students as faculty advisor and holds office hours;* Provides tutorial help to students;* Serves on departmental, unit, and college committees;* Provides as appropriate learning environment for students;* Respond to students and provide students with assistance and guidance;* Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment;* Adheres to all College policies and follow the process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct;* Fulfills all duties as required in the FFECC Collective Bargaining Agreement.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**Knowledge of academic discipline; ability to implement a variety of teaching strategies; use of instructional technology where appropriate; experience with computerized student record management; ability to develop educational programs; ability to teach effectively at the college level; initiative and resourcefulness; industrious and dependability; ability to work in a team and collaborative environment; effective communication skills; experience teaching a diverse student body; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or a closely related field as approved by Human Resources in conjunction with the Academic Unit. 30 hours of advanced study in area of specialization and satisfactory evaluation of professional responsibilities or appropriate Master's Degree.**SPECIAL REQUIREMEN(S):**Experience in teaching at the College level preferred.**Please attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.**Contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io with any questions.***Our mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise. At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.*****Notice of Non-Discrimination**SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law. 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Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.*The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies:***Civil Rights Compliance Officer**Legal Affairs OfficeNorth Campus6205 Main StreetWilliamsville, NY View email address on click.appcast.io*For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please contact:*New York OfficeUnited States Department of EducationOffice for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor,New York, N.Y., 10005-25010;Tel View phone number on click.appcast.io; Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Erie Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer, dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment at all three of our Western New York campuses. Ideal employees will be committed to facilitating the College's student-first experience and career-focused education; and will embrace its mission to enrich its host communities through skill, service and partnership. Excellent health and benefits packages are comparable to offerings through similar county and New York State positions. Employees can take advantage of the College's expansive Health & Wellness initiatives; and tuition-free college courses are available for both employees and their families. #J-18808-Ljbffr ECC