Environmental Science/Geology Faculty; Full-Time, Tenure Track in , us

Environmental Science/Geology Faculty Position – Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track. The Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, invites applications for a campus‑based faculty position in Environmental Science beginning Fall 2026.

Faculty are expected to teach face‑to‑face courses on campus, provide advising, and fulfill departmental responsibilities. The role focuses on developing and delivering Environmental Science coursework, establishing transfer pathways aligned with SUNY and regional four‑year institutions, and being qualified to teach introductory Physical and Historical Geology (lecture and laboratory) 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

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

• 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

Minimum Compensation

USD $61,466 /Yr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $61,466 /Yr.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, or a closely related field, or a related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Environmental Science or Geology
• 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 preferred; English and another language 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

Benefits

• 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)
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers