Adjunct Faculty

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Adjunct Faculty

Campus Title
Adjunct Faculty

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
History

Faculty Sub-Type
Adjunct Faculty

Salary Level
A0

Salary Range
$5500 per 3 credit hour course

Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)

If Part-Time, enter FTE:
FTE determined by number of courses

Is this a temporary position?
Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date:
12/31/2026

Position Summary

The Department of History at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

A classroom based 3 credit hour course pays $5500 per class. The department typically hires for the courses/subject areas listed below but this list is not all inclusive. Other courses/subject areas may become available within the department.

Illustrative needs include:

• undergraduate and graduate classes in history and adolescence education – social studies.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the chair of the History Department.

Required Qualifications

Appropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in history and/or experience teaching adolescent social studies as appropriate to the course(s) to be taught.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

About the University

EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (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.

Job Close Date
09/14/2026

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F25035

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)