Animal Science Assistant Professor (Fall 2026 Start) - SUNY Cobleskill

State University of New York at Cobleskill•Cobleskill, NY

35d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Department of Animal and Natural Sciences at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech seeks a talented and innovative animal scientist to join the faculty team as an Assistant Professor. This is a 10-month teaching appointment with an emphasis on livestock management. The Animal and Natural Sciences department enrolls over 500 students and offers hands-on coursework utilizing horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and laying hens housed on campus. Offering both associate and bachelor's degree programs, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech seeks applicants committed to experiential learning who enjoy teaching a variety of courses. The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate students and is expected to bring specialized expertise in animal science to the instructional programs of the department. The incumbent will also work with college farm managers to ensure a seamless relationship between lecture and laboratory experiences. Faculty expectations include mentorship of student clubs/organizations and partnering with state organizations, industry and animal producers. The successful candidate may be required to teach courses including, but not limited to: Introduction to Animal Science, Animal Science Techniques I & II, Introduction to Beef Production, Scientific Research Inquiry, Sheep and Goat Production, Swine Production and Management, Advanced Beef Production, Introduction to Agricultural Education and Immigration Issues in Agriculture. 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

Ph.D. or ABD (with completion date by January 2027); or a DVM degree (with large/production animal experience) from an AVMA-accredited university
At least 3 years of professional experience in an agriculture-related field
Documented experience with livestock management
Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication; capacity to work successfully as a team member

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated excellence in college teaching
Expertise in livestock management
Interest in grant-writing and other external support opportunities
Interest in applied research, particularly in mentoring undergraduate researchers
Bilingual ability; Spanish language encouraged
Commitment to experiential learning with the use of engaging pedagogies and diverse teaching modes

Responsibilities

Teach and advise undergraduate students
Bring specialized expertise in animal science to the instructional programs of the department
Work with college farm managers to ensure a seamless relationship between lecture and laboratory experiences
Mentorship of student clubs/organizations
Partnering with state organizations, industry and animal producers
Academic advisement
Committee participation
Curricular activities, including career-focused microcredential curriculum development
Scholarly activities such as research, grantsmanship, scholarship, mentorship of undergraduate researchers, and professional development that supports excellence in teaching
Participate in assessment and other quality improvement initiatives