State University of New York at Cortland

Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Location
Cortland, NY
Pay
$5,500 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 1, 2026

About this position

Salary Range: $5500 per 3 credit hour course Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 08/31/2027 Position Summary The Biological Sciences Department at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill potential part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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: 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 Reports to academic department chair. Works closely with principal instructor of course(s) and/or laboratory coordinator. Required Qualifications Appropriate level of experience and/or Master's degree in biological fields related to course subject area. Preferred Qualifications Terminal degree preferred. 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: 09/14/2027 Posting Number: F26021

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$5,500
Biology & Life Sciences median
$3,108/ course, n=101
New York median
$4,500/ course, n=144

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