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Adjunct Faculty - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title Adjunct Faculty - Recreation, Parks and Leisure
Campus Title Adjunct Faculty - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of
Department Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
Faculty Sub-Type Adjunct Faculty
Salary Level A0
Salary Range $3500 per 3 credit hour course : $46,729 visiting  
Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
FTE determined by # of courses assigned
Is this a temporary position? Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/31/2024
Position Summary
The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary teaching positions and full-time visiting faculty position openings. (Please note: FT Visiting positions are rare and they should not be the sole purpose for your application.)
Major Responsibilities
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. ILLUSTRATIVE NEEDS INCLUDE:


  • Foundations (Introduction)
  • Programming
  • Leadership
  • Diversity
  • Special Events Planning
  • Environmental and Cultural Interpretation
  • Outdoor Education
  • Camp Counseling
  • Camp and Outdoor Program Administration
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Human Resource Management
  • Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation
  • Recreation Resource Management
  • Legal Aspects
  • Administration
  • Tourism Planning and Development
  • Site and Facilities Planning
  • Research and Evaluation
  • Campus Recreation Program and Administration
  • Leisure Education
  • Outdoor Pursuits
  • Internship supervision
  • Other activity courses
  • Other possible areas
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to the academic department chair
Required Qualifications
Appropriate level of experience and/or Master’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree preferred.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York College 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 that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date 09/13/2024
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F23001
Review Start Date 09/01/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/7841

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Documents Needed to Apply

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