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State University of New York at Cortland

Adjunct Faculty

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A History Professor teaches foundational historical ideas, truths, and events to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the history curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$87,472 / year median in New York

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary Range:
$5500 per 3 credit hour course If Part-Time, enter
FTE:
FTE determined by number of courses Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter
End Date:
12/31/2026 Position Summary The Department of History at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position. 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 $5500 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:
undergraduate and graduate classes in history and adolescence education
  • social studies.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the chair of the History Department. Required Qualifications Appropriate level of experience and/or Master's degree. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in history and/or experience teaching adolescent social studies as appropriate to the course(s) to be taught. 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 Number:
F25035