The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Science (FWES) at SUNY Cobleskill invites applications for a 12-month position as an Instructional Support Assistant with an expertise in applied Environmental Sciences to start in October 2018. 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.
This is a technical position. The successful applicant should demonstrate technical capabilities with using and repairing environmental field gear, and performing tests associated with soil health and water quality assessment. In addition, the applicant should be skilled with identification of common New York State plants and animals including insects. The applicant should also demonstrate skills in student leadership through involvement in student clubs associated with Environmental Sciences and regional/national societies. The successful applicant will be the primary technical assistant for: Forest Ecology, Entomology, Introduction to Natural Resource Conservation, Applied Hydrology, Conservation Biology, Terrestrial Invertebrate Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, and Ecological Restoration. Preference will be given to applicants dedicated to undergraduate students and their success. Other technical responsibility may be necessary at the direction of the Chair of FWES. A typical workload for an Instructional Support Assistant in this Department is assisting a faculty member for 3-4 courses per semester. A fleet of campus vans is available to transport students to field sites. About the Department The Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Science is a small, collaborative department of seven full-time faculty, one Fish Hatchery Manager, and three support staff 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". FWES currently enrolls approximately 280 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, (4) AAS in Environmental Studies and (5) B.T. Program in Environmental Management that will be primarily supported by this position. FWES moved into a new Agriculture and Natural Resources Center in 2014 with state of the art facilities including standalone laboratories in entomology, mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, aquatic science, a taxidermy studio, two environmentally controlled research rooms and a 50,000 gallon cold water fish hatchery. FWES maintains an impressive teaching specimen collection of insects, 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. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Wildlife, Fisheries, or other closely aligned discipline is required. A valid New York State Driver's license is required. Preferred Qualifications In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have: College experience as a teaching or lab assistant is preferred. Work experience in the field of applied environmental management, such as field sampling techniques, ecological research, and/or conservation or ecological restoration project management. Additional Information: This is a SL-1 position. The salary range for this position is $33,000-$36,000. The work schedule for this position is a full-time, 12 month commitment. This position offers full New York State benefits which are among 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. 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. 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 September 7, 2018. A complete application consists of the following: 1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values 2. Current CV or Resume 3. 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