"Environmental Science Assistant Professor (Fall 2026 Start)"

Company Description

As New York's leading public college for agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech develops students who wish to positively impact the future well-being of human society and sustainable practices. Our immersive approach to learning combines academic rigor with hands-on application, producing graduates who enter their careers with proven real-world capabilities.

Students thrive on our 900-acre campus, providing a dynamic rural setting with a working farm, modern laboratories, and natural ecosystems serving as our classrooms. As members of this close-knit community, students gain a sense of belonging and support for lifelong learning and professional growth through direct interaction with expert faculty and industry leaders.

An anchor institution in the Mohawk Valley region, the College promotes economic growth through its Institute for Rural Vitality and an extensive network of community, statewide, and national partners. We actively strengthen the industries that align with our academic programs and mission by providing modern business resources, training, and technical assistance while offering shared-use facilities that support regional entrepreneurs, creating new connections for sustainable development.

Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to educate and support undergraduate learners and researchers to be workforce-ready and affect the two most significant forces in today's world - agriculture and technology.

Job Description

The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, Environmental, and Plant Sciences (FWEPS) at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track position as Assistant Professor to start in August 2026. Preferred candidates will demonstrate expertise in Environmental Science disciplines and an interest in working with a diverse body of undergraduate students seeking an applied education in Natural Resource Management.

Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Science disciplines at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech serve approximately 260 undergraduate students in 5 majors: (1) Bachelor of Technology (BT) in Wildlife Management, (2) Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture, (3) BT in Environmental Management, (4) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Fisheries and Wildlife Technology, and (5) AAS in Environmental Studies. Courses are taught in state-of-the-art facilities including standalone laboratories in mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, environmental science, aquatic science, a taxidermy studio, a greenhouse, two environmentally controlled research rooms, and a 50,000-gallon cold water fish hatchery. The department maintains an impressive teaching specimen collection of fishes, herpetofauna (including one of the largest collections of live North American turtles at any college or university in the world), birds, mammals, a diversity of invertebrates, and higher plants.

The department is comprised of 8 highly collaborative faculty and 6 dedicated instructional support personnel who are committed to high quality, applied, undergraduate education. Department members share the teaching philosophy that students learn best by doing; therefore, laboratories and field trips are "hands-on". The typical faculty teaching load is 12-13 contact hours per semester.  A fleet of campus vans is available to transport students to field sites.

The successful applicant must have a strong interest in higher education and enthusiasm for creating educational teaching environments that are innovative, inspiring, and accessible to students in the classroom and in the field. We seek an individual with diverse training in the ecological and environmental sciences to teach both introductory and upper-level courses in the Environmental Studies and Environmental Management curricula. Teaching assignments and may include courses such as Soil and Water Conservation, Entomology, and Conservation Biology, as well as opportunities to develop class(es) in the candidate's area of specialty. Department faculty are also encouraged to lead undergraduate student research.

Additional desired skills include demonstrated experience in GIS techniques and an interest in developing microcredentials, online learning opportunities, and workforce development training.

Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed.  Candidates should also be prepared to teach in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and remote formats.  In addition to teaching, responsibilities include academic advisement, committee participation, curricular activities, including career-focused microcredential curriculum development, and scholarly activities such as research, grantsmanship, scholarship, mentorship of undergraduate researchers, and professional development that supports excellence in teaching. Faculty are expected to participate in assessment and other quality improvement initiatives that benefit the college, our students, the community and the discipline.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, or other closely aligned discipline is required.  College teaching experience is preferred.  Applicant must demonstrate a record of scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed publications, successful grant writing, and presentations at professional meetings.  A New York State license to collect and possess (LCP) will be maintained by the applicant.

Additional Information

• This is a term, full-time, tenure-track, 10-month appointment.
• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
• Position to start August 2026.
• This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
• SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
• All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status.  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.

SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5999, email at ElhakaM@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill,  Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact humanresources@cobleskill.edu or 518-255-5423.

Application Instructions

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by January 1, 2026

A complete application consists of the following:

1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values  
2. Current CV or Resume
3. Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors 
4. College Transcripts
5. Statement of interest

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