Instructor of Engineering

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full\-time Posted On: Tue Aug 11 2026 Job Description: Title: Instructor Unit: Environmental Resources Engineering Professional Rank and Salary: $65,000 to $70,000 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 classes. In 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. Job Requirements: 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 Additional Information: 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. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, the VA Hospital of Syracuse, and Crouse Hospital with all providing unique specialty areas to support the needs of the community. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. 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