Adjunct Faculty-University Student Teaching Supervisor

Budget Title Adjunct Faculty Campus Title Adjunct Faculty-University Student Teaching Supervisor School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Geology Faculty Sub-Type Adjunct Faculty Salary Level A0 Salary Range Determined based on location and number of student teachers supervised Salary Determination Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE:

FTE determined by number of courses

Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary

The University Student Teacher Supervisor for the Science Departments represents SUNY Cortland while overseeing student teachers, facilitates a strong university-school partnership, and mentors and evaluates student teachers.

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. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

* Fulfillment of all responsibilities/duties of a supervisor as outlined in the Student Teaching Handbook, department orientation, training and university communications.

* Contact and meet with student teachers and host teachers either before or at the beginning of the student teaching placement.

* Make regular visits, including written observation reports, and confer with each student teacher after observations.

* Confer with each student teacher after each observation and provide both oral and written feedback during the post-observation conference.

* Maintain regular communication with each host teacher regarding the progress of student teachers.

* Complete evaluation work in Watermark and submit quarterly grades for student teachers.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Department Chair and the Coordinator for Adolescence Education Science.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelors degree.

* Availability to fulfill job obligations during standard school hours (applicants with concurrent full-time commitments, including P-12 school personnel, are not eligible for the position of a SUNY Cortland student teaching supervisor).

* Experience in secondary school settings.

* Familiarity with New York State Teacher Certification requirements and learning standards.

* Masters degree, previous mentoring, or supervisory experience.

* Current or past teacher certification in Science.

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters degree.

* Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.

* Current or past teacher certification in Science.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies.

For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

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 Detail Information

Posting Number F25026 Review Start Date 10/27/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).