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Adjunct Faculty - Psychology
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A Psychology Professor teaches foundational psychological ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, psychology professors will perform therapeutic services.
$94,184 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Range:
$4500 per 3 credit hour course Salary Determination 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. If Part-Time, enterFTE:
FTE determined by number of courses Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enterEnd Date:
06/30/2027 Position Summary The Department of Psychology at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position.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. 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.