Assistant Professor, Hydrology

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Assistant Professor, Hydrology

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/CV, a statement outlining your teaching interests and philosophy, a research statement describing your research plans and opportunities for student involvement, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later stage in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

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Position Details

Search Number	PJ # 7421
Title	Assistant Professor, Hydrology
Category	Academic
Department	Earth & Environmental Science
About The Position:	Expected to begin in Fall 2027, this 10-month, tenure-track position is housed within the Center for Earth & Environmental Science (CEES) and focuses on hydrology and Earth surface processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service at an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education, with opportunities to contribute to the Master’s program in Natural Resources and Ecology. CEES is an interdisciplinary department whose faculty bring expertise in the physical, natural, and social dimensions of Earth and environmental sciences. We seek a candidate who is committed to collaborative research and teaching and who will contribute to our strong tradition of rigorous experiential learning and locally and regionally focused research opportunities. CEES maintains active partnerships with government agencies and environmental NGOs throughout the Adirondack region and Lake Champlain Basin. The Lake Champlain Research Institute, housed on campus, provides additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Together with our unique geographic setting, these partnerships create a vibrant environment for applied and experiential learning in the Earth and environmental sciences, supported by numerous long-term, maintained field sites. CEES courses and research projects take full advantage of the diverse landscapes, ecosystems, and environmental challenges of the Lake Champlain–Adirondack region. We are part of the School of Arts & Sciences which provides excellence in learning opportunities for all students at SUNY Plattsburgh through a core liberal arts education. We train students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can communicate effectively and are broadly educated. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.
Required Qualifications:	Ph.D. in a geological or environmental science or related field, as appropriate, is required for appointment as Assistant Professor. ABDs will be considered for appointment at a lesser (qualified) rank and salary, upon proof that the applicant’s defense of their dissertation will be scheduled within the first year of the appointment. A successful ABD applicant will receive promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor and a salary increment at the start of the semester following the award of the terminal degree. An ABD hire will be limited to a one-year appointment, subject to renewal for one year only (2 years maximum). Expertise in surface hydrological processes or related fields Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators
Preferred Qualifications:	Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching at the college level. This may be evidenced by a clearly stated teaching philosophy, engagement in pedagogical training and development opportunities, and/or strong teaching evaluations Willingness to engage undergraduate students in research and applied learning techniques Experience working in interdisciplinary settings Ability to teach courses across multiple fields of Earth systems science, including hydrology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, atmospheric processes or climate science, and physical limnology or oceanography, to students from the various disciplines within CEES Comfort working with students in learning experiences that bridge field and laboratory settings
Salary (Applicant View)	$61,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits
About Our University	SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:	11/08/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/CV, a statement outlining your teaching interests and philosophy, a research statement describing your research plans and opportunities for student involvement, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later stage in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
EEO Statement	SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

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1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume/CV
3. Contact Information for three references
4. Transcripts
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