Adjunct Lecturer

Adjunct Lecturer

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

Category: English and Literature

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: $5500 per 3 credit hour course

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

Is this a temporary position? Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/31/2026

Position Summary

The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary in-person teaching positions.

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. Student teacher supervision pays per placement for one student teacher for one quarter (8 weeks). 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:

• Writing Studies I and II
• Supervision of Student Teachers

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Academic Department Chair

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in English or related field and appropriate experience

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in English or related field and appropriate experience

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 Number: F25037

Special Instructions to Applicant

For consideration, please apply online and submit the following:

1. Letter of application
2. C.V.
3. List of three professional references including their names, addresses, email, phone numbers and how you know the reference.

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