Assistant Professor - Animal Science - SUNY Cobleskill

About the position

The Department of Animal and Natural Sciences at SUNY Cobleskill 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 and animal reproduction. 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 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 and animal producers. Faculty are also expected to collaborate in the development and delivery of coursework, assist with curricular assessment and program reviews, and participate in service, scholarship, professional development, and revenue enhancement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise undergraduate students in animal science.
• Bring specialized expertise in livestock management and animal reproduction to the instructional programs.
• Work with college farm managers to integrate lecture and laboratory experiences.
• Mentor student clubs and organizations.
• Partner with state organizations and animal producers.
• Collaborate in the development and delivery of coursework.
• Assist with curricular assessment and program reviews.
• Participate in service, scholarship, professional development, and revenue enhancement efforts.

Requirements

• Ph.D or ABD (with completion date by January 2026); or a DVM degree (with large/production animal experience) from an AVMA-accredited university.
• At least 3 years professional experience in an agriculture-related field.
• Documented experience with livestock management and/or in animal reproduction.
• 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 and animal reproduction.
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.