Adjunct Faculty

SUNY Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 61,380; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty for the Department of History at SUNY Cortland for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in history and adolescent education.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in history and teaching experience in adolescent social studies. The position offers salary of $5500 per course, with various employee benefits related to health and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Appropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree in history.
• Master’s Degree in history and/or experience teaching adolescent social studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time 3 credit hour courses in history.
• Reports to the chair of the History Department.

Education

Master's Degree in history

Teaching experience in adolescent social studies

Job description

Position Details

• Budget Title: Adjunct Faculty
• Campus Title: Adjunct Faculty
• School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of
• Department: History
• Faculty Sub-Type: Adjunct Faculty
• Salary Level: A0
• Salary Range: $5500 per 3 credit hour course
• Position Effort: Part-Time (enter FTE below)
• FTE determined by number of courses
• Is this a temporary position? Yes
• If Temporary, enter End Date: 12/31/2026

Position Summary

The Department of History at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a pool posting and applicants will be reviewed only when there is a need to fill a position.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Positions offer predictable salary progressions and many provide permanency.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; various retirement program options; paid family or parental leave; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; long‑term disability; and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work‑life balance. The state‑of‑the‑art Student Life Center is free for employees, with membership options for families. The university’s Child Care Center welcomes employees’ children and community members as space allows. Alternative work schedules are available with supervisor approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and 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 and subject areas below; this list is not exhaustive. Other courses may become available.

• Undergraduate and graduate classes in history and adolescent education – social studies.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the chair of the History Department.

Required Qualifications

Appropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in history and/or experience teaching adolescent social studies as appropriate to the course(s) to be taught.

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 who would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

09/14/2026

Posting Number

F25035

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

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