Adjunct Earth Sciences Instructor: Sedimentary Systems

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 7,200 - 8,800; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University invites applications for Part-Time Faculty to teach EAR 317 Sedimentary Processes and Systems in Fall 2026. The position is on-campus with in-person class meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30pm–1:50pm, and begins August 17, 2026.

The course meets on the Syracuse University campus within the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful applicant will deliver lectures, manage labs/lectures, and assess student work while meeting departmental expectations for part-time

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods and rescheduling if needed with department notice.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part-time instructors.

Education

Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or related field

Job description

Syracuse University invites applications for Part-Time Faculty to teach EAR 317 Sedimentary Processes and Systems in Fall 2026. The position is on-campus with in-person class meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30pm–1:50pm, and begins August 17, 2026.

The course meets on the Syracuse University campus within the College of Arts and Sciences. The successful applicant will deliver lectures, manage labs/lectures, and assess student work while meeting departmental expectations for part-time