Adjunct Lecturer - Biological Sciences

SUNY Cortland; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 6,500 - 8,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement options

Paid family leave

Job summary

SUNY Cortland's Biological Sciences Department invites applications for potential part-time adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each 3 credit hour class pays $5500; positions include laboratory and non‑majors instruction in multiple biology subjects.

Applications require relevant experience or a Master’s degree; terminal degree preferred. Reports to the department chair; supervision by course instructors may apply. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching biology courses at college level.
• Ability to develop and deliver laboratory and lecture content.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate biology courses (lab and lecture) as assigned.
• Prepare syllabi, assessments, and lab activities.
• Collaborate with department chair and instructors on course delivery.

Skills

Biology education

Lecture delivery

Education

Master’s degree in biological fields

Job description

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 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 Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)