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Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

Cortland, NY
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Posted: 08/31/2026
Application Due: 09/14/2027
Salary: $5,500 per course
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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