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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The initial application should consist of:

1) a cover letter that addresses: teaching and research qualifications; a reflection on student diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the strengths of a liberal arts education;

2) a CV;

3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, summary teaching evaluations, documentation from formal teaching observations if available); and

4) contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of reference. Referees will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time application is completed.

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, application must be completed by the Guaranteed Consideration Date.

Initial interviews will be conducted virtually in November. It is anticipated that campus interviews will be conducted in December.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Assistant Professor of Geography & Sustainability Studies

Department Geography & Sustainability Studies

Position Summary

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F217

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled TBD

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Term Tenure Track

Length of Initial Appointment 2 year

Appointment Start Date 09/01/2026

Job Posting Date 09/12/2025

Apply By 10/06/2025

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary

Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial application should consist of:

1) a cover letter that addresses: teaching and research qualifications; a reflection on student diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the strengths of a liberal arts education;

2) a CV;

3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, summary teaching evaluations, documentation from formal teaching observations if available); and

4) contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a letter of reference. Referees will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time application is completed.

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, application must be completed by the Guaranteed Consideration Date.

Initial interviews will be conducted virtually in November. It is anticipated that campus interviews will be conducted in December.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you have an earned PhD in Geography by the appointment start date?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Other Document

Optional Documents

+ Other Doc 2

+ Other Doc 3

+ Other Doc 4