Anthropology Adjunct

Department:
English, Integrated Learning Studies & Communication

Locations:
Syracuse, NY

Posted:
Feb 27, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part Time - 10 Months

Position

ID: 197601

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

The Department of Humanities & Social Sciences is seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas to teach introductory and intermediate courses for the Fall 2026 semester:
Anthropology.

• Master's degree in Anthropology from an accredited college, university or a foreign equivalent.
• OR
• Master's degree in Archaeology, Sociology, History, Egyptology, Social Sciences, or Ethnic Studies and 18 graduate-level credits in Anthropology from an accredited college or university or a foreign equivalent

• College teaching experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.

• Adjunct rate of pay for the 26/27 academic year is $1,527/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
• Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

• To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.
• The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, two (2) of which must be current or former supervisors. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
• Offers are contingent on the completion of a post‑offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.

Please note:

If hired,official transcripts will be required.

Please contacthrif you have questions.