| Location | Flushing, NY |
| Salary | $73,542–$89,551 Per Year |
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.
Position purpose
Vaughn College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and advancing Vaughn's Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, with a focus on the Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering.
The College seeks a highly qualified individual with expertise in mechatronics and related disciplines, capable of teaching both lecture-based and laboratory courses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and the continued enhancement of the Mechatronic Engineering curriculum.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses within the Mechatronic Engineering program, including but not limited to Electrical Circuits, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Control Systems, Principles of Communication Systems, Mechatronics I & II, and Robotics.
Demonstrate proficiency with industrial automation technologies, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, as well as engineering software and laboratory platforms such as Multisim, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and other mechatronics- and robotics-related equipment.
Contribute to the development of external grant proposals that support engineering programs through laboratory enhancements, student engagement initiatives, and professional and scholarly activities.
Advise and mentor students, while actively participating in departmental, college, and institutional committees.
Engage in scholarly and professional activities, including collaborating with students on capstone projects, technical presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed conferences and other scholarly venues.
Develop, revise, and enhance curriculum and course content to support departmental student learning outcomes and maintain alignment with industry standards and emerging technologies.
Assess student learning and program effectiveness using the Vaughn College faculty course assessment model and utilize assessment results to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the mission of the College through active participation in academic, professional, and community engagement activities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Requirements
A PhD in appropriate engineering field is preferred. Experience in industrial automation, PLC, mechatronics, and robotics is highly desirable. Those with only a master's degree must demonstrate significant professional experience in this field. Industrial and teaching experiences are also preferred
Tenure Track requires a PhD in an engineering discipline related to Mechatronic Engineering.
Highly Experienced candidates may be considered for the Associate Professor rank
Professional Skills
Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Candidate must have a commitment to quality, safety, timeliness, and accuracy.
Reasoning Ability
Compensation and benefits:
Salary Range $73,542 to $89,551 for well-qualified individuals. Salary is?determined?based upon experience and education as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred?retirement?savings plan,?as well as employee and dependent tuition?assistance?programs.?
Preferred:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.