Job Description:

The Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability at the State University of New York at Oneonta invites applications for a Lecturer of Geography and Environmental Sustainability starting Fall 2025.  

The Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability is searching for a candidate who can help teach courses that support our programs in Environmental Sustainability and Geography. Our department works to actively engage students in experiential learning including field courses and study abroad opportunities. Our faculty are actively engaged in scholarship in areas related to Geography and Environmental Sustainability. We are a growing and dynamic department, working to incorporate state-of-the-art approaches.  

To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/geography-environmental-sustainability. 

Duties include but are not limited to:  

• Teaching courses in environmental sustainability, primarily at the introductory and intermediate levels. 

Salary: $50,000. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.  

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:   

• Ph.D. in Geography, Environmental Sustainability, or related field by time of appointment (ABD considered).  
• Ability to teach introductory and intermediate courses in Geography and Environmental Sustainability.  

Preferred:  

• Certifications or credentials in GIS, remote sensing, or related expertise in geospatial technology. 
• Expertise in human geography areas, including economic geography and the geography of culture and the environment  
• Ability to teach environmental sustainability and remote sensing 
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations  

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.  

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. 

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle. 

Application Instructions:

To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=187548. Please upload letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests. Contact information for three references must be provided; instructions for submitting letters of reference will be sent directly to the referees. 

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment. 

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no Sta...te 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 NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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