ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE
About SUNY Cobleskill:
The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology
at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily
baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few
institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may
also choose to earn an associate degree. The College has an enrollment
of approximately 2,500 students in 52 programs divided into two schools
- Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Liberal Arts &
Sciences. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home
to a wide array of extended learning and professional development
opportunities.
Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to
providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on learning
environment. Whether students plan to further their education or begin
their professional careers, they graduate with the foundation to pursue
their goals and to succeed.
Job Description:
The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Science (FWES)
at SUNY Cobleskill invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track
position as Assistant Professor of Fisheries & Aquaculture to start in
Spring (January) 2017. This is an applied teaching position with a
preference given to applicants that seek to develop an undergraduate
research program.
The Department of FWES is a small, collaborative department of 7
full-time faculty, 1 Fish Hatchery Manager, and 3 staff who are
committed to high quality, applied, undergraduate education. Department
members share the teaching philosophy that students learn best by doing;
therefore laboratories are "hands-on". A fleet of campus vans is
available to transport students to field sites.
FWES currently enrolls approximately 260 undergraduates in the following
four majors: (1) Bachelor of Technology (BT) in Wildlife Management, (2)
BT in Fisheries and Aquaculture, (3) Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
in Fisheries and Wildlife Technology, and (4) AAS in Environmental
Studies. FWES moved into a new Agriculture and Natural Resources Center
in 2014. State of the art facilities include: standalone laboratories
in aquatic science, mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, and a taxidermy
studio. Campus aquaculture facilities include: 50,000 gallon cold water
fish hatchery, warm-water fish hatchery, shellfish hatchery, 10 ponds (4
of which are covered by hi-tunnel greenhouses), an aquaponics facility,
an ornamental hatchery, endangered species hatchery, and environmentally
controlled culture rooms. FWES maintains all fisheries gear typically
possessed by a fish & game agency, including 3 electrofishing boats (one
new), four backpack shockers, an electric trawl, numerous boats, motors,
trailers, nets, biotelemetry equipment, hydroacoustics gear, and an
impressive preserved collection of North American fishes.
The successful applicant must have a strong interest in higher education
and be enthusiastic about creating educational teaching environments
that are innovative and inspiring to students in the classroom and in
the field. We encourage applicants who have a commitment to fostering
undergraduate research and training. The successful applicant will have
a demonstrated record of teaching and mentoring undergraduates.
We seek an individual with aquaculture and fisheries field experiences
in the applied aspects of fisheries/aquaculture/aquatic & marine
science. The typical faculty teaching load is 25 contact hours per year.
The successful applicant will likely teach: Aquaculture Engineering,
Marine Ecology, Invertebrate Zoology, Fish Hatchery Management and Pond
Management in the Fall. Spring teaching responsibilities may include:
Fisheries Techniques, Fisheries Science, Fisheries Research, Production
Aquaculture/Mariculture and Aquatic/Marine Resource Management. Other
teaching responsibility may be necessary at the direction of the Chair
of FWES. Other duties include undergraduate advisement, and
participation in campus governance.
Much of the funding for the FWES department comes from successful,
faculty lead grants and contracts. Preference will be given to the
candidate that provides evidence of funded grants and contracts, with a
track record of using these resources for students in applied research.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in aquaculture, mariculture, conservation aquaculture,
conservation fisheries, fisheries management, or similar discipline is
required at the time of appointment. Applicant must demonstrate a record
of scholarship in the form of publication, successful grant writing and
presentations at professional meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
College teaching experience is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the
most comprehensive in the country. Salary range for this position is
$50,000-$55,000.
This is a full time, 10 month, tenure track position.
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.
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 August 15, 2016.
Completed application consists of the following:
Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position
responsibilities, and college values
Current CV
Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references
SUNY Cobleskill application form
For more information see the following link:
https://cobleskill.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=74109
