"Adjunct Faculty - Psychology"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Adjunct Faculty

Campus Title
Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
Psychology

Faculty Sub-Type
Adjunct Faculty

Salary Level
A0

Salary Range
$4500 per 3 credit hour course

Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

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:
06/30/2027

Position Summary
The Department of Psychology at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position.
Starting Salary: $4500 per 3 credit hour course

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 $4500 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:

• Child Psychology
• Adolescent Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Psychology in Organizations
• Forensic Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Introductory Psychology

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the academic department chair

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

Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Not specified in detail)

About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

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
F25020
Review Start Date
12/01/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
(As provided)