Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

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
$4000 per 3 credit hour course

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

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:
09/12/2025

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
Laboratory instructors for majors and non-majors
Introductory biology
Cell biology, genetics
Human anatomy and physiology
Microbiology for non-majors
Ecology, Environmental Studies

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

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

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
F23076

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9454
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