<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Canine Training & Management Program at SUNY Cobleskill requires a full-time Lecturer to conduct certification tests, mentor and advise students, provide service to the campus and teach 30 contact hours per year in the following areas:</p> <ul> <li>Obedience - basic control obedience (down, stay, recall, etc.) </li><li>Canine Behavior - basic and advanced behavioral assessment of dogs including common behavioral problems and concerns of owners and professional interactions with owners; this includes hands-on learning in a laboratory setting </li><li>Domestic Animal Behavior - general basic behavior of animals in a laboratory setting utilizing multiple domestic animals housed on campus, including but not limited to dogs, chickens, goats, and sheep </li><li>Canine Cooperative Care - teaching modern methods in training dogs and owners in engaging with dogs in a cooperative manner </li><li>Creation of courses within the candidate's area of expertise is expected </li></ul> <p>All the courses above are hands-on with various species of animals, but largely focused on canines.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated experience in the training and handling of canines in the above areas. </li><li>Undergraduate degree in Animal Behavior or related field. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>In addition to the aforementioned minimum qualifications, it is preferred the candidate also have:</p> <ul> <li>Prior teaching at the post-secondary level. </li><li>Experience in working with undergraduate students or interns in a mentorship position. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in training and behavior of domesticated and non-domesticated animals. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000. </li><li>This is a full-time, temporary, academic year (10-month) appointment. </li><li>This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country. </li><li>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. </li><li>This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. </li><li>All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, if your skillset meets the minimum requirements as set forth. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>SUNY Cobleskill's Title IX Coordinator is Mary Elhakam, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5999, email at ElhakaM@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 143, Cobleskill, NY 12043.</p> <p>If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the SUNY Ag & Tech Office of Human Resources at 518-255-5423 or email humanresources@cobleskill.edu.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by March 21, 2025.</p> <p>A complete application consists of the following:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values</p> </li><li> <p>Current CV or Resume</p> </li><li> <p>Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>To apply you must create an account and apply through this posting. </li></ul>