"Adjunct Lecturer - Physics"

Adjunct Lecturer - Physics

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location: Cortland

Category: Physics

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: $4000 per 3 credit hour course

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 teaching positions.

Salary Determination

• 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 $4000 per class. The department typically hires for introductory physics lectures and labs.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Physics Department chair and works in collaboration with other faculty members.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in physics or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience in higher education.