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Adjunct Lecturer - English

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For consideration, please apply online and submit the following:
  1. Letter of application
  2. C.V.
  3. List of three professional references including their names, addresses, email, phone numbers and how you know the reference

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title Adjunct Lecturer - English
Campus Title Adjunct Lecturer - English
School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of
Department English
Faculty Sub-Type Adjunct Faculty
Salary Level A0
Salary Range $4000 per 3 credit hour course  
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
FTE determined by the number of courses assigned
Is this a temporary position? Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/31/2025
Position Summary
The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary in -person  teaching positions.
Salary Determination
• 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 $4000 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. ILLUSTRATIVE NEEDS INCLUDE:
  • 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
About the University
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 that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Job Close Date 09/12/2025
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F23064
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
For consideration, please apply online and submit the following:
  1. Letter of application
  2. C.V.
  3. List of three professional references including their names, addresses, email, phone numbers and how you know the reference
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9184

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. Do you have a masters degree?
    • Yes
    • No

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