Adjunct Lecturer - Sociology

Position Details

Position Information


Budget Title
Adjunct Lecturer


Campus Title
Adjunct Lecturer - Sociology


School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of


Department
Sociology/Anthropology


Faculty Sub-Type
Adjunct Faculty


Salary Level
A0


Salary Range
$5500 per 3 credit hour course


Salary Determination

Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)


If Part-Time, enter FTE:


TBD

Is this a temporary position?
Yes


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Position Summary


The Department of Sociology/Anthropology at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill potential part-time adjunct faculty openings for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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.
• 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. 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:

Sociology: Introduction to Sociology, Methods of Social Research I, and Methods of Social Research II

Anthropology: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Introduction to Biological Anthropology

Elective courses in Sociology and/or Criminology

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Required Qualifications


Appropriate level of experience and/or Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications


Terminal degree preferred (i.e., PhD).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
F25040


Review Start Date
06/15/2026


Open Until Filled
Yes


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