Instructor - Advanced Manufacturing and Machining

Salary: $46,584.00 - $55,273.00 Annually
Location : Cattaraugus County Campus, NY
Job Type: Full-time faculty, 9 months
Job Number: 202500033
Department: Manufacturing Technology Institute
Opening Date: 05/20/2026


Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry.


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Position Description
Full-time, tenure-line faculty position in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, and Mechanical Design Technologies available Fall 2026 on the Cattaraugus County Campus (Olean). Teaching responsibilities on the Jamestown campus may be required.

Full-time, tenure-line instructional faculty at JCC are responsible for teaching, driving course and program development, working directly with students in the teaching and evaluation of learning, engaging in the work of the college, and continuing to develop as professional educators. The current teaching load for full-time, tenure-line faculty is 30 or 32 credit hours per 9-month contract year, and positions may include the potential for additional teaching opportunities in the summer.

Essential Functions
Responsibilities include teaching foundational and advanced courses in areas such as PLCs, industrial automation and robotics, electrical control systems, machining and CNC equipment, or CAD software (AutoCAD / SolidWorks), supporting students in developing hands-on technical skills and applied problem-solving abilities. Instruction may also include non-credit Workforce Development training in these same disciplines. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty across Engineering & Technology programs to develop curriculum aligned with industry needs, support and maintain dynamic and safe lab environments, assist with recruitment efforts for Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) programs, and actively engage in departmental and college-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in an advanced manufacturing or industrial technology discipline. Note: A master's degree is required for tenure in accordance with institutional policy.

Experience with current industrial technologies such as PLCs, automation systems, robotics, electrical controls, machining and CNC equipment, CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), or related systems.

Preferred:
Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related field

Teaching experience in higher education, particularly at the community college level

Professional or industry experience in electrical systems, automation, mechatronics, manufacturing, or a closely related field

Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or initiative (e.g., curriculum development, lab development, industry partnerships, mentoring, project leadership, or committee work)


JCC Non-discrimination Notice

Jamestown Community College does not discriminate and will make all decisions regarding admission and the entire educational process of its students, and recruitment, hiring, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, gender (including sexual harassment, gender harassment, and harassment due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related conditions), gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, sexual orientation, marital or domestic partner status, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, requesting an accommodation, veteran or military status, family care status, requesting or taking pregnancy, parental or disability leave, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, or regulation. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated by JCC.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and prescription coverage, dental coverage, paid vacation, sick and personal time, paid holidays, NYS retirement benefits and voluntary retirement savings plan, free life insurance and long-term disability coverage, a menu of voluntary benefit offerings and much more.