Instructor – Mechatronics HV-FAC-9985

Hudson Valley Community College; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Eye Insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Hudson Valley Community College seeks an experienced Mechatronics instructor for the Applied Technology department in Troy, NY. The role covers full-time probationary teaching with a 10‑month appointment, including a teaching load of 30–33 hours per semester and potential overload compensation.

The candidate will deliver engaging mechatronics content, participate in industry partnerships and committees, and contribute to a diverse, student-focused learning environment beginning January 19, 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of documented hands‑on experience working in automation, industrial maintenance, electrical/mechanical technology or related field.
• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering; experience teaching in a vocational classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction throughout the mechatronics program, creating engaging and relevant classroom and laboratory content which prepares learners to diagnose and repair basic and advanced automotive systems.
• Evaluate student performance through in-class and take-home assignments, as well as written examinations and hands‑on evaluations.
• Engage with industry partners to build pathways for student recruitment, retention and employment.
• Participation in departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as set forth in the Faculty Contract.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our Faculty team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Teaching assignments may include weekend, evening, and online.

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2027 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

Department: Applied Technology

Instructor – Mechatronics HV-FAC-9985

Full Time Probationary

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of documented hands‑on experience working in automation, industrial maintenance, electrical/mechanical technology or related technical field. Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering. Experience teaching in a vocational classroom setting.

Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities

• Provide instruction throughout the mechatronics program, creating engaging and relevant classroom and laboratory content which prepares learners to diagnose and repair basic and advanced automotive systems.
• Evaluate student performance through the use of in-class and take-home assignments, as well as written examinations and hands‑on evaluations.
• Engage with industry partners to build pathways for student recruitment, retention and employment.
• Participation in departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as set forth in the Faculty Contract.

The minimum salary for this position is $53,000 and faculty appointments may be at the instructor or assistant professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. This position includes benefits for 12 months but has a work obligation of a 10-month appointment (151 days), which reflects responsibilities during the fall and spring semesters. The annual assigned teaching load is between thirty (30) and thirty‑three (33) contact hours, typically distributed as eighteen (18) contact hours in the fall semester and fifteen (15) contact hours in the spring semester. Teaching load may include evening, weekend and/or online assignments, and there may be potential for additional compensation through voluntary overload.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

This is full‑time, probationary appointment available beginning January 19, 2027.

Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi‑lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Aff...