Lecturer, Automotive

Description of Duties

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.
• 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:
• An 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.
• 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.