Adjunct Faculty - Biology at Tompkins Cortland Community College

Dryden, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

1165.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biology, Chemistry, Evolutionary theory, Scientific methodologies, Teaching, Instruction, Syllabus creation, Learning management system, Grading, Communication, Student support

Industry

Description

POSITION OFFERED: Adjunct Teaching Faculty – Biology EMPLOYMENT DATE: Summer 2026 – 05/27/2026-08/07/2026 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Adjunct, Non-renewable JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biology is accepting applications for the position of Adjunct for Summer 2026. Candidates will be considered for other courses as their credentials allow. Teaching assignments may involve teaching day, evening, online, hybrid, and HyFlex courses. Adjunct instructors will be expected to: • Provide excellent teaching and instruction • Create, submit, and follow a syllabus that aligns with the course’s Master Course Syllabus • Use the Learning Management System to provide course materials to students • Be available to students through office hours, timely grading, and responsive communication • Read and abide by the policies listed in the Teaching Manual • Submit all records by their respective deadline, including progress reports, student concern notices, and grades • Understand and enact mission and values of TC3, and the equity, diversity, justice and inclusion plan. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or higher in discipline with expertise in principles of biology, chemistry, evolutionary theory, scientific methodologies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience teaching in an accredited higher education institution, especially a community college, is preferred. EXPECTED HIRING SALARY RANGE: For Adjunct Faculty, rates are found in the most recent adjunct contract. For each credit, the Summer 2026 entry pay rate is $1,105 - $1,165 dependent upon qualifications. Review of applicants will begin ASAP. NOTE: This is a part-time (Adjunct) faculty position. Adjunct positions are ongoing-recruitment pooled positions. Your materials will be retained in our active files and be considered on an as-needed basis. Candidates must hold and be willing to maintain NYS residency to be considered for this position. Note: Additional application materials/essays will be requested. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Tompkins Cortland Community College is a culturally diverse campus with over two decades of strong partnerships with international colleges and universities and a commitment to preparing our students for citizenship in a global society. Tompkins Cortland Community College is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and awards associate degrees in career-oriented and liberal arts/sciences programs of study. Enrollment is approximately 3,500 students. To learn more about the College, visit our website at www.tompkinscortland.edu. [http://www.tompkinscortland.edu/] Visa sponsorship not available. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AA/EOE Location: Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in the naturally beautiful and culturally rich Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, near Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The area is host to many colleges, including Cornell University, as well as excellent healthcare, museums, festivals, and business enterprises. Human Resources Department | P.O. Box 139, 170 North Street | Dryden, NY 13053-0139 Phone: 607.844.8211 | Fax: 607.844.6551 | tompkinscortland.edu The State University of New York | Tompkins Cortland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in biology and managing course materials through the learning management system. They must also maintain availability for students, perform timely grading, and adhere to institutional policies and equity standards.