"Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences"

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title

Adjunct Lecturer

Campus Title

Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

School/Division

Academic Affairs, Division of

Department

Biological Sciences

Faculty Sub-Type

Adjunct Faculty

Salary Level

A0

Salary Range

$4500 per 3 credit hour course

Position Effort

Part-Time (enter FTE below)

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

FTE determined by # of courses assigned

Is this a temporary position?

Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date:

08/31/2026

Position Summary

The Department of Biological Sciences at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill potential part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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:

Laboratory Instructors for majors and non-majors

Introductory Biology

Cell Biology, Genetics

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Microbiology for non-majors

Ecology

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Adjunct instructors report to the principal instructor of course(s) and/or laboratory coordinator.

The Department Chair is hiring the supervisor for all adjunct positions in the department.

Required Qualifications

• Appropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree in biological fields related to course subject area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree preferred.

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