Agriculture Engineer - Posting No. 1536
Date Posted
June 02, 2009
Employer
Morrisville State College
Location
Morrisville, NY
Job Description
Agriculture Engineering Position at Morrisville
Title: Agriculture Engineering/Diesel Technology Faculty
Department: School of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Campus: Morrisville
Salary: commensurate with education and experience
Start Date: August 2009
Morrisville State College invites applications at the Assistant or Associate Professor level for a tenure-track, academic-year, teaching position in the Department of Agricultural Engineering. The successful candidate must possess the ability to teach a broad range of lower and upper division undergraduate courses in agricultural mechanics, small engines, diesel electrical systems, power generation, engine maintenance for alternative fuels, and other courses to meet the teaching needs of the department. Teaching assignments will demand a strong dedication to hands-on, in-field instruction, and application. Additional responsibilities include: implementing a technology management bachelor of technology degree as it pertains to the department; academic advisement; college/university service; course and program development; program promotion; and professional development. Additional opportunities for extra service will be available during the summer months through the offering of training and workshops as part of the Renewable Energy Training Center.
Morrisville State College, located 30 miles from both Syracuse and Utica, offers more than 75 bachelor and associate degree programs. Strong programs in specialized areas are combined with state-of-the-art facilities where students put theoretical learning to use in real-world settings, give talented students the experience they need to become leaders in their fields. Nationally recognized for its technology initiatives, Morrisville State College has integrated the use of laptop computers into a completely wireless campus environment. Resident students also receive individual cellular phones as a replacement for shared-use phones in the residence halls.
Job Qualifications
The applicant must possess a Masters degree in Technology Education, Engineering Technology, Agricultural/Mechanical Systems Management, Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline. A Ph.D. with a background in agricultural/industrial machinery systems is desired. The person filling this position will be expected to collaborate with existing faculty to utilize their expertise in developing opportunities related to agricultural and mechanical systems and the new associate degree in renewable energy. The successful candidate must demonstrate teaching proficiency and possess field experience in the area of mechanical/electrical systems. S/he must also have an understanding and appreciation for technical education at the associate and bachelor degree levels.
Closing Date: Review begins 6/15/09 and continues until filled
Qualified candidates should send a letter of application and resume
Salary
Not Available
Contact Information
Robert R. Cross III
Department Chair & Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering Technology & Diesel Technology
136 Marshall Hall
Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY 13408
Phone - 315-684-6728
Fax - 315-684-6125
Cell Phone - Not Available
Email - Not Available