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 If Temporary, enter End Date: 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 Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11357

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• Do you have a masters degree?

• Yes

• No

• Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)