"Adjunct Lecturer - Physics"

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title

Adjunct Lecturer - Physics

Campus Title

Adjunct Lecturer - Physics

School/Division

Academic Affairs, Division of

Department

Physics

Faculty Sub-Type

Adjunct Faculty

Salary Level

A0

Salary Range

$4000 per 3 credit hour course

Position Effort

Part-Time (enter FTE below)

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

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.

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 $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.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F23042

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)

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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