CADD Instructor

SUNY Niagara is seeking a full-time, tenure track instructor in CADD. The CADD program and department are housed in the Business and STEM Division. The CADD Instructor will be responsible for student advisement, assessment of learning outcomes, participation in divisional and college activities, and all required duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. The typical teaching load is 15 lecture hours or 18 lecture/lab hours per semester, which will be comprised of both face-to-face instruction on campus and, once necessary training is completed, online modalities. In addition, the instructor will be responsible for attending regular office hours, meetings on campus, and participating in committees. Teaching assignments may be during day, evening, or weekend hours. The instructor may be tasked with coordination of the CADD program.

Lectures are typically one to three contact hours per week per course and labs are typically one to six contact hours per week per course. CADD courses currently offered by the department include Introduction to CAD (with lab), Drafting Techniques I (with lab), Process Piping Drafting (with lab), Civil/Arch Commercial Drafting (with lab), ASME Pressure Vessel and Structure Design (with lab), Advanced CADD (with lab), Mechanical Design (with lab), and Structural Design Drafting for CADD (with lab). Classes are held on the NCCC’s main campus in Sanborn.

The start date of this position will be January of 2025 for the beginning of the Spring 2025 Semester.

This position will only be required to work 162 days per academic year (August – May) and will be provided with a winter break from mid-December to early January, and a Spring Break for one week in mid-March. SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits to our employees. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits to view our benefits offerings. Our exceptional work environment fosters growth and personal fulfillment. As an employee, you can expect:
 

Work-Life Balance: When employees can balance their work and personal lives, they are happier, more productive, and better positioned to support our students.
 

Professional Growth: SUNY Niagara cares about employees’ professional advancement and development. You will have access to ongoing training, programs, and workshops. We support career growth and encourage employees to pursue further education.
 

Welcoming Culture: SUNY Niagara values the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice as they create a sense of belonging for our students and employees. We foster a collaborative culture that respects and appreciates different perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds which contribute to the richness of our institution. We believe that our diverse, inclusive community enriches the experiences of students and employees alike.
 

Meaningful Work: At SUNY Niagara, your work will directly impact the lives of our students and the region we serve. Our college is for all who are passionate about teaching and focused on supporting students. Our small class sizes facilitate engagement. You will shape students’ futures, prepare them for successful careers, and empower them to contribute to society. Your dedication and expertise will propel students to achieve their educational goals.
 

Become part of an institution that values employees, positively impacts students’ lives, and invests in its community.

Typical Work Activities:

Instruction

• Provide instruction with the focus on teaching and learning to help ensure students in each class successfully meet all course outcomes and classroom objectives
• Ensure appropriate course-level rigor in class instruction and assessment methodologies.
• Development, integration, and delivery of course content planning documents including, but not limited to, course syllabi and assessments.
• Establish and maintain a classroom climate consistent with the SUNY Niagara mission and vision.
• Provide at least 5 office hours per week.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain a current knowledge of discipline/field of study as evidenced by active participation in professional organizations, maintenance of current scholarly collection of resources, and engagement in active, on-going dialogue with peer faculty and industry experts.
• Participate in faculty development opportunities, including program-specific and campus-wide faculty meetings.

Administrative Duties

• Meet requirements for creation, distribution, retention and/or submission of paperwork.
• Participate in curriculum monitoring and development process by providing feedback to Program Coordinator and/or the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Complete required reporting such as student attendance, census, student learning outcome progress (course level), and final grade calculation and entry.
• Attend required College functions/events.
• Participate in faculty senate and divisional committees
• Advise students for classes and career options.
• If applicable, as program coordinator:
  • Recordkeeping, budgeting, scheduling
  • Program updates (syllabi, degree requirements)
  • New course and program development
  • Represent the program at open houses
  • Program evaluation (PEER) and Advisory Board
  • Hiring, training, and evaluation of adjunct faculty and part-time technical assistants
  • Supervision of College Accelerated Program (CAP) courses at local high schools

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology or related field OR.
• An Associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design with five (5) years industry experience