Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission.

Join the inclusive community of distinguished, dedicated, and renowned faculty who, together with talented staff and eager students, are Building a Better Brockport! (https://www2.brockport.edu/about/strategic-plan/) Here are some of our points of distinction and achievements:

• The first African American student to graduate from Brockport, Fannie Barrier Williams (https://today.brockport.edu/live/news/3251-9-things-to-know-about-brockports-first-bipoc) , is recognized both as a visionary and one of the most prominent African American women of her generation. The Fannie Barrier Williams Scholars program was created to support and transform the lives of students from low-income families. As a permanent tribute to her incredible advocacy and legacy, the University dedicated the Fannie Barrier Williams Liberal Arts Building in 2022.

• Our AACSB-Accredited School of Business and Management focuses on student experiences like the Wade Student Managed Investment Fund (https://today.brockport.edu/live/news/3755-real-money-real-investments-real-experience) to align student learning with business skill development.

• We offer the only Computer Information Systems (CIS) program in the state that is accredited by ABET.

• We are the only SUNY comprehensive institution to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

• The Writers Forum has brought hundreds of writers—novelists, poets, playwrights, memoirists, screenwriters, cartoonists, and essayists from varied traditions—to the campus. Nobel laureates and Pulitzer winners were among them.

• State (e.g., Department of Environmental Conservation) and federal agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency and National Science Foundation) are funding faculty research, including projects related to the Great Lakes, that engage both undergraduate and graduate students.

• We have strong educational partnerships and connections with school districts, healthcare organizations, and clinical settings throughout the region.

• The Joey Jackson Intercultural Center (https://today.brockport.edu/live/news/431-new-center-hopes-to-increase-racial-cultural) , named after a Brockport alum who is a prominent criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst, was created to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for underrepresented students, to help our faculty members connect with students outside of the classroom, and to provide students with opportunities for leadership development, celebration, and collaborations.

• We engage in cutting edge, meaningful research that will make a difference for practitioners around the world. Students display their scholarship activities during our annual Scholars Day celebration.

• Our faculty are recognized as outstanding educators who utilize the very best pedagogy that higher education has to offer. Brockport hosts three SUNY-recognized Distinguished Professors.

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

Job Summary:

The Department of Environmental Science and Ecology at SUNY Brockport seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level with specialization in fisheries science. This position is a 10-month appointment with 50% teaching (9 to 10 contact hours per week during the academic year), 40% research, and 10% service responsibilities.

Candidates with research interests in fisheries management, food web interactions, fish movements, or fish population and community dynamics are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who employ field approaches. An active research program in fisheries science, which includes MS/BS student participation, external funding, and peer-reviewed publications, is expected. Individuals with the potential to increase the diversity of the student body through teaching, mentoring, or research activities are encouraged to apply. The anticipated starting date is August 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

All Levels

• PhD in fisheries science/fish ecology or a related field from an accredited US Department of Education or internationally recognized institution. ABD candidates must earn their doctoral degree within 6 months of hire.

• Evidence of ability to

1. teach an upper division/graduate course in fisheries science (ecology, management);

2. develop upper-level elective classes in their area of expertise; and

3. teach lower-level core courses.

• Evidence of ability to develop a research program in fisheries science.

• Evidence of productive scholarship in fisheries science.

• Evidence of ability to use field approaches in teaching and research.

Associate Level

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, including

1. prior experience teaching upper division/graduate course in fisheries science (ecology, management);

2. development of upper-level elective classes in their area of expertise; and

3. experience teaching lower-level, introductory courses.

• Proven track record of continuous external funding from diverse sources.

• Evidence of productive scholarship in fisheries science, including excellence in independent and collaborative research, as indicated by peer-reviewed publications that often include student co-authors.

• Recognition by scholarly peers (e.g., awards, fellowships; workshops; invited lectures).

• Sustained record of service activities that display productivity, initiative, and leadership at college, professional, and community levels.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses that fill needs in the departmental curriculum, such as ecology, environmental science, biology of organisms, and/or biostatistics.

• Ability to operate fisheries field equipment, including boats and trailers.

• Evidence of potential for increasing the diversity of the student body through teaching, mentoring, or research activities.

  Work Schedule: N/A

  Salary and Benefits: The minimum salary is Assistant Professor - $64,842; Associate Professor - $73,090

Benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human_resources/careers.html) This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, CV, and contact information for three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and unofficial transcripts of degrees earned (e.g., BS, MS, PhD). Best consideration given to those applications submitted by September 27, 2024.

Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Chislock at: mchislock@brockport.edu (jrinchar@brockport.edu) .

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:

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. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, 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, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.