Adjunct Faculty in Plant Science - Continuous Recruitment

Category: Adjunct Faculty Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Fisheries Wildlife, Env & Plant Sci Locations: Cobleskill, NY Posted: Sep 4, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Temporary Position ID: 204528 Share About SUNY Cobleskill: As New York's leading public college for agriculture and technology, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech develops students who wish to positively impact the future well-being of human society and sustainable practices. Our immersive approach to learning combines academic rigor with hands-on application, producing graduates who enter their careers with proven real-world capabilities. Students thrive on our 900-acre campus, providing a dynamic rural setting with a working farm, modern laboratories, and natural ecosystems serving as our classrooms. As members of this close-knit community, students gain a sense of belonging and support for lifelong learning and professional growth through direct interaction with expert faculty and industry leaders.

An anchor institution in the Mohawk Valley region, the College promotes economic growth through its Institute for Rural Vitality and an extensive network of community, statewide, and national partners. We actively strengthen the industries that align with our academic programs and mission by providing modern business resources, training, and technical assistance while offering shared-use facilities that support regional entrepreneurs, creating new connections for sustainable development. Drawing on a rich academic tradition that spans more than 100 years, our purpose remains constant: to educate and support undergraduate learners and researchers to be workforce-ready and affect the two most significant forces in today's world - agriculture and technology.

Job Description

SUNY Cobleskill is seeking qualified, capable, and enthusiastic adjunct instructors to teach plant science courses. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Arboriculture Intermediate Floral Design Applied Plant Physiology Plant Propagation Botany Bonsai Full descriptions of the courses may be found here.

Requirements

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that SUNY Cobleskill is not an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Plant Science, Horticulture or Soil Science Ability to lift 50 pounds and walk measurable distances Preferred Qualifications In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have: Previous, successful college teaching experience Laboratory teaching experience Master's degree or higher in Plant Science, Soil Science, Cannabis/Hemp Production or similar. Additional Information: Courses run on a 15-week academic calendar. These positions are part-time and temporary. SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees.

To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514. SUNY Cobleskill's Interim Title IX Coordinator is Nicole Field, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5514, email at [email protected], or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] or 518-255-5423.

Application Instructions

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. A complete application consists of the following: 1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values 2. Current CV or Resume 3.

Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors * To apply you must create an account and apply through this posting. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation SUNY Cobleskill 106 Suffolk Circle, Cobleskill, NY 12043