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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Mathematics & Natural Sciences | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Mar 27, 2026 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 10 Months | | Position ID: | 198648 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Science, beginning Fall 2026. This is a campus-based position. Faculty are expected to teach face-to-face courses on campus and be regularly present to support instruction, advising, and departmental responsibilities. While the department offers a limited number of online and hybrid courses, these are part of the overall instructional portfolio and do not constitute a remote appointment. The primary focus of this position is the development and delivery of Environmental Science coursework and the establishment of clear transfer pathways aligned with SUNY and regional four-year institutions. The successful candidate must also be qualified to teach introductory Physical and Historical Geology (lecture and laboratory), which are offered primarily as general education science options. Teaching Responsibilities - Teach Environmental Science courses, including introductory sustainability-focused coursework
- Develop additional Environmental Science offerings aligned with transfer and applied pathways
- Teach Physical Geology and Historical Geology (lecture and laboratory) as needed
- Teach introductory Earth Science or related courses, as scheduling requires
- Teaching assignments will be determined by enrollment patterns and departmental needs. Geology courses are offered primarily to support general education science requirements.
Instructional and Programmatic Focus - Build and refine Environmental Science curriculum aligned with transfer expectations
- Develop pathways that connect environmental science to engineering, applied science, and workforce-oriented programs
- Integrate systems-based and quantitative approaches to environmental topics
- Maintain rigorous introductory geology courses serving a general education population
- Contribute to stable and sustainable growth in environmental science enrollment
Major Responsibilities - Teach face-to-face Environmental Science and introductory Geology courses
- Maintain regular on-campus availability for student support and advising
- Provide academic advising focused on transfer readiness
- Develop and revise curriculum aligned with institutional learning outcomes
- Participate in articulation discussions with four-year partners as appropriate
- Assess student learning and participate in outcomes-based assessment activities
- Ensure safe laboratory practices
- Use appropriate instructional technology
- Obtain Quality Matters (QM) certification within a reasonable timeframe if teaching online or hybrid courses
- Participate in departmental, school, and college service activities
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, or a closely related field from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
OR - Master's degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Environmental Science or Geology from an accredited university, college or foreign equivalency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience teaching Environmental Science at the college level
- Experience teaching introductory geology lecture and laboratory courses
- Experience developing transfer-oriented curricula
- Ability to connect environmental science to engineering, applied science, or sustainability-focused fields
- Experience teaching in a community college or open-access institution
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to teach environmental systems using quantitative and applied approaches
- Ability to maintain effective laboratory instruction
- Commitment to collaborative departmental work
Additional Information:
- Salary for Assistant Professor level is $61,466.
- Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Teacher's Retirement System or Optional Retirement Savings Program (401(a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts at time of application.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be notified before references are checked.
- Offers are contingent on the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please note: If hired, official transcripts will be required. Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
