Part-Time Electronic Technology Instructor

SUNY Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara in Sanborn, NY seeks a Part-Time Electronic Technology Instructor to teach courses in electronics, PLC programming, and digital systems. The role supports face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities, and includes student advisement, outcome assessment, and reporting duties.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 2–4 years of hands-on industry experience and demonstrated lab supervision. Master’s/PhD is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering technology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of hands-on industry experience in electrical, controls, instrumentation, or automation.
• Ability to safely supervise a hands-on lab, including use of standard test equipment and knowledge of electrical safety practices.
• Desirable: Master’s or PhD and experience with online publisher platforms or LMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction aligned with course outcomes and program objectives.
• Ensure appropriate academic rigor in instructional and assessment practices.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi and assessments.
• Foster a classroom environment consistent with SUNY Niagara values.
• Complete required documentation and reporting in a timely manner.
• Submit required reports including attendance, census data, learning outcome assessments, and final grades.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Industry Experience

Lab Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Master’s or PhD in related discipline

Job description

Part-Time Electronic Technology Instructor

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Part-Time Electronic Technology Instructor

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

Position Status 10 Month

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Working Hours

Working Hours Days & Times varies

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking qualified and committed adjunct instructors to join the Business & STEM Division. This role supports the college's mission to provide high-quality, applied education that prepares students for careers in electronics, engineering technology, and related technical fields. The Instructor will be responsible for teaching and program support including but not limited to instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities (upon completion of required training), student advisement, assessment of student learning outcomes and completion of required administrative and reporting duties.

The Assistant Professor will teach and develop courses within our community college Electronics Technology program, including Principles of Electricity I and II, Digital Systems I and II, Advanced Digital Systems, Instrumentation and Control Systems, and PLC Programming. All courses are delivered on SUNY Niagara's main campus in Sanborn, New York. In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Typical Work Activities

Instruction

• Provide instruction aligned with course outcomes and program objectives
• Ensure appropriate academic rigor in instructional and assessment practices.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi and assessments
• Foster a classroom environment consistent with the mission and values of SUNY Niagara

Administrative Duties

• Complete required documentation and reporting in a timely manner
• Submit required reports including attendance, census data, learning outcome assessments, and final grades

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population. Ability to navigate relationships with diverse populations; Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, supervisors, and the community. Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information. Must be technologically adept. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering technology, or a closely related field
• Minimum 2-4 years of hands‑on industry experience in electrical, controls, instrumentation, or automation
• Ability to safely supervise a hands‑on lab, including use of standard test equipment and knowledge of electrical safety practices

Desirable Qualifications

• A Master’s or PhD in a discipline that relates to this position
• Experience programming controllers and interfacing with electronic instrumentation
• Experience in the manufacturing industry
• Experience with using online publisher platforms, learning management systems and homework/testing management systems.

About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving community college part of the state university of New York system, located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff. SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State! SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment. The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI . Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Number

Posting Number F255P

Open Date

Open Date 09/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Technology/Engineering or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of hands-on industry experience in electrical, controls, instrumentation, or automation do you have?
  • No experience
  • 1 year
  • 2-4 years
  • 5 or more years
• * Do you have the ability to safely supervise a hands-on lab, including use of standard test equipment and knowledge of electrical safety practices?
  • Yes
  • No

Human Resources

A261 Notar Administration Building

3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132

Phone - 716-614-5950, Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.