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Adjunct Lecturer - Adolescence Education

Cortland, NY
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: 03/26/2026
Application Due: 09/14/2026
Salary: $5,500 per course
Salary Range: $5500 per 3 credit hour course

If Part-Time, enter FTE: FTE determined by number of courses assigned.

Is this a temporary position?
Yes

Position Summary

The Adolescence Education program 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. 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 $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:
AED 391: Introduction to Adolescence Education
AED 600: Introduction to Adolescence Education

Note: AED 600 is a required course in the Master of Science in Teaching (MST) in Adolescence Education, which is offered fully online.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the academic department chair.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree preferred.
Teaching experience in grades 7-12 in at least one of the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Social Studies
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of NYS certification requirements in at least one of the following areas:
  • Biology (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Chemistry (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Earth Science (Grades 7 - 12)
  • English Language Arts (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Mathematics (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Physics (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Social Studies (Grades 7 - 12)
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: F25032
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