Adjunct Faculty - Art and Art History

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Adjunct Faculty - Art and Art History

Campus Title
Adjunct Faculty - Art and Art History

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
Art & Art History

Faculty Sub-Type
Adjunct Faculty

Salary Level
A0

Salary Range
$4,000 per 3 credit hour course

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

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:
05/30/2025

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 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 :
ATH 121 – Art in the Ancient World
ATH 122 – Art in the Modern World
ATH 320 – History and Theory of Digital Arts
ATH 326 – Art of Greece and Rome
ATH 331 – History of Graphic Design
ATH 340 – The Early Renaissance in Italy
ATH 341 – 15th-, 16th-Century Painting in Northern Europe
ATH 344 – Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque
ATH 355 – Rococo Through Impressionism:18th and 19th Centuries
ATS 101 – Drawing I & ATS 201 – Drawing II
ATS 102 – Design I
ATS 202 – Design II
ATS 103 – Painting I & ATS 203, 303 & 403 Advanced Painting
ATS 104 – Ceramics I & ATS 204, 304 & 404 Advanced Ceramics
ATS 106 – Sculpture I & ATS 206, 306 & 406 Advanced Sculpture
ATS 107 – Printmaking I & ATS 207 – Printmaking II
ATS 108 – Fibers I – Surface Design
ATS 208 – Fibers II – Weaving
ATS 308 – Fibers III
ATS 114 – Photography I
ATS 209 – Lithography I & ATS 309 – Lithography II
ATS 214 – Digital Imaging
ATS 240 – Graphic Design I & ATS 340 – Graphic Design II
ATS 241 – Typography I & ATS 351 – Typography II
ATS 312 – Experimental Video
ATS 316 – Silk Screen Printing
ATS 330 – Artist’s Books
ATS 341 – Digital Illustration
ATS 342 – Visual Design for the Web
ATS 343 – Multi-Media I
ATS 344 – Interactive Media
ATS 345 – Animation Techniques
ATS 346 – Information Graphics
Instructional Studio Technician

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the academic department chair.

Required Qualifications

Appropriate level of experience and/or Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree preferred.

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
09/12/2025

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F23054

Review Start Date
10/28/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9119
Supplemental Questions

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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