Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, College Lecturer
The Biological Sciences Department at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill potential part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 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.
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
Reports to academic department chair.
Works closely with principal instructor of course(s) and/or laboratory coordinator.
Required QualificationsAppropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree in biological fields related to course subject area.
Preferred QualificationsTerminal degree preferred.
EEO StatementThe State University of New York at Cortland is an Affiliated 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.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of
3)
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