Description

The Department of Geography & Sustainability Studies at The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Geneseo is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin August 2026 (pending budgetary approval). The department seeks a Geographer specializing in global sustainable development and resiliency who will contribute to the Geography and Sustainability Studies programs and has a strong commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts setting. The ideal candidate will specialize in any of the following areas: disaster science, water resources, energy, consumerism and waste, or environmental planning. The department currently has a 3/3 standard academic year teaching load (3 courses per semester). A commitment to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. The candidate is expected to contribute to the department, campus, community, and discipline through service and to maintain an active research program.

Apply at: https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5325

Duties include:

• Teach undergraduate introductory human geography and sustainability courses, as well as intermediate and advanced courses focused on global sustainable development and resiliency and the candidate’s topical area of expertise.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Maintain a research agenda with productivity expectations commensurate with that of faculty employed at a teaching-focused college.
• Deliver high-impact learning experiences, including supervision of undergraduate research and internships.
• Contribute to governance through service at the department and college level, and through service to the discipline and/or community. Departmental service obligations will include assisting the Sustainability Studies coordinator with program development and recruitment.
• Engage in service at the department, college, community, and disciplinary level. Departmental service obligations rotate and include Geography & Sustainability Club Advisor, Gamma Theta Upsilon Coordinator, Faculty Senate, Assessment Coordinator, Sustainability Studies Coordinator, and Department Chair.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• A PhD in Geography by time of appointment (September 1, 2026).
• Primary expertise in disaster science, water resources, energy, consumerism and waste, or environmental planning.
• Teaching experience as the primary instructor, including evidence of success in teaching human geography and/or sustainability courses.
• Willingness to teach online.
• A demonstrated interest in undergraduate teaching, service, and research.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Applicants must be Authorized to Work in the United States without VISA sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of an active research program including relevant publication(s) in peer-reviewed journal(s), publication in non-peer reviewed sources, presentations at academic and professional conferences, research-based and/or educational initiatives and programs that engage with the campus and broader community.
• Evidence of an active research program that can involve undergraduate students and that has potential for support through external funding.
  Interest in developing/participating in new programs that appeal to non-traditional students (professional certifications, minors, continuing education, etc.)
• Skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical computing, and/or data analytics.