Instructor of Engineering

Founded in 1911 ESF is the nations oldest and one of the most respected academic institutions dedicated to building a sustainable future and the study of the environment. The Colleges main campus is in Syracuse New York and it has regional campuses and field stations throughout Central New York and in New Yorks Thousand Islands and Adirondack Mountain regions. ESF consistently earns high academic research and sustainability rankings in Forbes Petersons Guide The Princeton Review The Washington Monthly US News and World Report and other national college ratings and guidebooks.

Title: Instructor

Unit:Environmental Resources Engineering

Professional Rank and Salary: $65000 to $70000

Location:Syracuse

Job Summary

The Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) department at SUNY ESF offers course work centered around geospatial environmental and civil engineering. This position would develop curriculum for and teach several introductory level engineering science addition the position would teach lab sections for established introductory and upper level laboratory classes related to physics structures hydraulics surveying and remote sensing.

Main tasks would include:

1. Teach introductory level engineering science courses likely including courses in statics/mechanics of materials engineering economics and CAD.

2. Teach lab sections in courses such as introductory physics hydrology and hydraulics surveying and remote sensing.

3. Assist in set-up of labs and coordination of graduate teaching assistants.

This individual will also provide academic advisement supervise students and support student activities and may assist with other courses as needed. Other responsibilities include participating in service at the College or Department attending regular faculty meetings supporting program assessment and engaging in ongoing program and campus-based planning and improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in physical or natural sciences engineering science education or similar degree programs.
• Two years of experience in a technical role entailing use of physics engineering environmental science or geospatial science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree (M.S. M.P.S. M. Ed.)
• Experience as an instructor either in a classroom setting or in delivering workshops or training sessions
• Experience developing engineering science or physics curriculum especially including hands-on activities or hyflex delivery options
• Ability to learn software used within the ERE curriculum involving topics such as GIS CAD structural analysis and hydraulic analysis

About the College of Environmental Science and Forestry:

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is located in Syracuse New York a dynamic and diverse community with plentiful natural cultural and civic opportunities. The Places Rated Almanac ranks Syracuse among the top 10 percent of Best Places to Live. Located on the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes Syracuse is within easy travel to New York City Boston Philadelphia Montreal and Toronto as well as the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. SUNY-ESF is one of eight colleges and universities located in Onondaga County. The Syracuse University campus is immediately adjacent to SUNY-ESF and SUNY Upstate Medical University is located within easy walking distance.

The ESF campus provides a rich array of curricular and co-curricular experiences with our main Syracuse campus just southeast of downtown Syracuse and our regional campuses stretching from southern Onondaga County to the Adirondacks. The Syracuse area location of our main campus is home to many cultural events museums state and local parks and numerous festivals throughout the year along with a growing downtown in the city of Syracuse. Onondaga County provides a variety of neighborhoods including urban rural and suburban with strong schools affordable housing and supportive communities.

Central New York is also home to numerous hospitals and medical facilities including SUNY Upstate Medical University the St. Josephs Hospital Health Center the VA Hospital of Syracuse and Crouse Hospital with all providing unique specialty areas to support the needs of the community.

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Application Procedure: Applicantsshould provide three (3) items: a cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in the position; a teaching statement discussing expertise relative to the curricula along with specific courses of interest (see website for curricula); and a curriculum vitae or resume. If selected for further consideration the search committee chair will request names and contact information for three (3) references.

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled candidates should submit their application by September 12 2026to ensure optimal consideration.