Assistant Professor - Information Technology & Cybersecurity

Location: Cobleskill

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:

The Department of Applied Career and Digital Technologies at SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech seeks outstanding applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will join the department faculty and become part of a dedicated team focused on providing rich and meaningful educational experiences for our students. Candidates' focus within the technology field is open but ideally incorporates areas such as cybersecurity, networking/Internet of Things (IoT)/wireless technologies, cloud computing, VR/AR/MR, programming, and/or digital agriculture.

Candidates should be able to take an integrative approach in working with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds.

The successful candidate will teach existing as well as new courses in the Bachelor of Technology programs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, as well as the associate's program in Computer Information Systems. This is a teaching-focused position; however, research and other forms of scholarship are expected. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Candidates should also be prepared to teach in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and remote formats.

In addition to teaching, responsibilities include academic advisement, committee participation, curricular activities, including career-focused microcredential curriculum development, and scholarly activities such as research, grantsmanship, scholarship and professional development that supports excellence in teaching. Faculty are expected to participate in assessment and other quality improvement initiatives that benefit the campus, the college, our students, the community and the discipline.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited University is required.
• A commitment to teaching excellence and student success is essential.
• Candidates must have strong hands-on technical skills in at least one or more areas including cybersecurity, networking-IoT-wireless technologies, cloud computing, mobile computing, VR/AR/MR, and/or computer programming.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:

• Doctoral Degree (PhD or other) in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or a closely related field
• Experience with various teaching and course development in various modalities (online, hybrid, face-to-face, HyFlex)
• Demonstrated interest and ability to develop learning experiences related to Cybersecurity and Agriculture
• Demonstrated ability to teach diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly activities
• Digital technology industry experience

Additional Information:

• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.
• This is a full-time, tenure-track (10-month) appointment.
• The anticipated start date is August 2026.
• This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.
• 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…