About SUNY Cobleskill: As a premier institution in agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill calls all learners to grow, to sustain, and to renew the world and its citizens. The College acts as a reflection of, and a catalyst for, advancement in our fields. With an emphasis on applied learning and experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill prepares students for successful careers, advanced studies, and engaged citizenship. Founded in 1911, SUNY Cobleskill enrolls approximately 2000 students in 55 diverse majors. The campus sets the standard for applied education that extends theory into practice. SUNY Cobleskill is a community characterized by empathy, inclusivity, respect, personal growth, integrity, and a collaborative spirit fostering well-being and sustainable practices. We recognize and celebrate student, faculty and staff achievements. We take pride in our campus and encourage collaboration with our surrounding communities. Our modern, 902-acre campus features outstanding educational facilities, including an equestrian center, 200-cow dairy facility, cold and warm water fish hatcheries, specialized classrooms and scientific laboratories, two state-of-the-art culinary arts teaching kitchens, child development and childcare centers, and an art gallery and graphic design center. Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant; to educate future entrepreneurs, scientists, thought leaders, artists, educators, and practitioners to contribute to the sustainability of a healthy and prosperous societal existence in concert with a robust environment. The college is located in the picturesque rolling hills of Cobleskill, NY, approximately 45 miles by car from the New York State capital, Albany, NY, and convenient to Boston, New York City, Montreal, the Catskills, Adirondacks, Berkshires, and southwestern Vermont.
Job Description: SUNY Cobleskill is seeking qualified, capable, and enthusiastic adjunct instructors to teach environmental science courses for the 2025-26 academic year: AGSC/BIOL 186 - Entomology (Fall, Spring)
- PSCI 221 - Soil & Water Conservation (Spring)
- BIOL 308 - Terrestrial Invertebrate Ecology (Fall)
- BIOL 403 - Conservation Biology (Spring)
- ENVR 350 - Environmental Law and Regulation (Fall, Spring; remote)
- SUST101 (Introduction to Sustainability) - remote course, Fall/Spring
Full descriptions of the courses may be found here: Catalog 2024-2025 for Web.pdf
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in Entomology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, or related discipline Experience with entomology, soil science, conservation biology, or environmental law and policy Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk measurable distances Preferred Qualifications Previous, successful college teaching experience Laboratory teaching experience PhD in Entomology, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related discipline; JD in Environmental Law
Additional Information: We currently have openings for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semester Some courses will meet in-person (AGSC/BIOL186, PSCI221, BIOL308, BIOL403) and will utilize our on-campus laboratories and field property, which is just steps away from our classroom spaces, as well as local field locations ENVR350 meets remotely utilizing Brightspace course management software Courses run on a 15-week academic calendar This position is part-time and temporary The College continuously recruits for applicants interested in Adjunct Faculty positions. Vacancies are determined on a semester-by-semester basis and may or may not be available for the current academic semester. We invite applicants interested in current or future opportunities to submit their credentials by following the instructions noted in the Application Instructions section. If you have an interest in on-campus and/or online adjunct teaching, consider SUNY Cobleskill! 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) ###-####. SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-###-####, email at
[email protected], or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.