Adjunct Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Tompkins Cortland; Town of Dryden (NY); Hybrid; USD 1,100 - 1,200; Part time

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, NY solicits applications for Adjunct Faculty in Computer Information Systems for Fall 2026. The position supports day, evening, online, hybrid and HyFlex courses with asynchronous Fall 2026 delivery.

Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree (or a BA with 5 years IT/Cyber Security experience) and teaching experience. Compensation follows adjunct contract rates; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field or Bachelor's Degree in related field and minimum of 5 years experience in IT/Cyber Security.
• College teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual
• Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades
• Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 5 years IT/Cyber Security experience

Job description

Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

Location

Main Campus

230

Hours

• MON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• TUE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• WED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• THU 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• SAT Closed
• SUN Closed

Tompkins Cortland Community College is situated in the scenic and culturally vibrant Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, strategically positioned near major cities such as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The college prides itself on fostering a culturally diverse campus environment, supported by over two decades of robust partnerships with international colleges and universities. This commitment underscores our mission to equip students for engaged citizenship within a global context.

Accredited by both the Board of Regents of The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a range of associate degrees. These programs are designed to cater to both career-oriented paths and liberal arts/sciences programs of study, providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation.

Position: Adjunct Faculty - Computer Information Systems

Location: Dryden, NY

Job Id:226

# of Openings:2

POSITION OFFERED: Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Computer Information Systems

EMPLOYMENT DATE: 08/24/2026 - 12/11/2026

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Adjunct, Non-renewable

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Computer Information Systems is accepting applications for the position of adjunct for Fall 2026. Candidates will be considered for other courses as their credentials allow.

Teaching assignments may involve teaching day, evening, online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses. Fall 2026 courses are asynchronous.

Adjunct instructors will be expected to:

• Provide excellent teaching and instruction
• Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus
• Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students
• Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication
• Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual
• Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades
• Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in related field or Bachelor’s Degree in related field and minimum of 5 years experience in IT/Cyber Security. College teaching experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred.

EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: For Adjunct Faculty, rates are found in the most recent adjunct contract. For each credit, the Fall 2026 entry pay rate is $1,146 - $1,209 dependent upon qualifications.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu. Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises.

The State University ofNew York|Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer