Oceanography Adjunct Instructor — Spring 2026

TopSciNet; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 8,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach two sections of EAR 117 - Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences during the Spring 2026 semester. Course Start Date: January 5, 2026. In-person on Syracuse University campus.

Salary is per credit hour, $1,440 - $2,000, with typical adjustments based on education and experience. Two sections total 6 credits, posted Nov 20, 2025 with deadline Dec 1, 2025.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus
• Order required books and materials in advance
• Prepare lectures, projects, and student assignments
• Maintain two hours of weekly office hours
• Teach according to class competencies and performance levels
• Meet all designated class periods and communicate absences to the department chair
• Maintain and track student learning outcomes
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Submit final grades according to University regulations
• Complete departmentally required course-related tasks

Education

Ph.D. in Earth Sciences

Job description

Syracuse University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach two sections of EAR 117 - Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences during the Spring 2026 semester. Course Start Date: January 5, 2026. In-person on Syracuse University campus.

Salary is per credit hour, $1,440 - $2,000, with typical adjustments based on education and experience. Two sections total 6 credits, posted Nov 20, 2025 with deadline Dec 1, 2025.