Adjunct Lecturer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 55,855 - 66,904; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Permanency options

Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer to join SUNY Cortland in New York. This part-time, temporary position offers $5500 per 3 credit hour course, with opportunities for student teacher supervision. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in English or a related field, while a Ph.D. is preferred. The role includes teaching various subject areas and provides a supportive work environment with various benefits, prioritizing work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or related field and appropriate experience.
• Ph.D. in English or related field and appropriate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 credit hour courses paying $5500 per class.
• Supervise student teachers and other subject areas.

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Ph.D. in English or related field

Job description

Position Details

Budget Title: Adjunct Lecturer

Campus Title: Adjunct Lecturer

School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of

Department: English

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 the number of courses assigned

Is this a temporary position?: Yes

End Date: 05/31/2026

Position Summary

The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary in-person teaching positions.

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. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. 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. Student teacher supervision pays per placement for one student teacher for one quarter (8 weeks). 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.

• Writing Studies I and II
• Supervision of Student Teachers

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Academic Department Chair

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in English or related field and appropriate experience

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in English or related field and appropriate experience

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Aff… The university actively seeksapplications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability,members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich thediversity of the university.

Job Close Date

09/14/2026