Faculty Position
TITLE: Lecturer, Automotive
DEPARTMENT: Mechanical and Energy Systems, CSOET
SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $65,000
The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applicants for a full-time Lecturer position in the Automotive Department, beginning August 24, 2026.
Responsibilities
- An educator who is passionate about hands-on teaching and committed to student success.
- The ideal candidate will bring professional expertise in multiple areas of automotive service, including (but not limited to): automotive electrical and computer systems; engine performance and internal combustion engines; brakes, drivelines, and suspension; diesel systems; manual and automatic transmissions; automatic HVAC; and/or service procedures and shop management.
- Teach face-to-face lecture and laboratory courses – with occasional remote instruction on designated snow days.
- Advise, mentor, and support students across a range of academic ability levels.
- Participate in curriculum development, promote assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to department, college, and community service; including committee work and outreach.
- Foster a learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Collaborate with faculty and industry partners to keep the curriculum aligned with current automotive technologies and workforce needs.
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s degree in automotive with a minimum of three years of professional automotive industry experience; or degree equivalent with eight years of professional automotive experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related technical discipline.
- Prior teaching, training, or instructional experience (college, high school, or industry-based).
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and credential verification, and criminal background check.
