Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Position Details Position Information Budget Title Adjunct Lecturer 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 $4500 per 3 credit hour course Salary Determination 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:

08/31/2026 Position Summary The Department of Biological Sciences at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill potential part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Starting Salary:

$4500 per 3 credit hour course 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. 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 $4500 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 Functional and Supervisory Relationships Adjunct instructors report to the principal instructor of course(s) and/or laboratory coordinator. The Department Chair is hiring the 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. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University 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 Detail Information Posting Number F25025 Review Start Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10609 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3) Optional Documents