Biology, Adjunct Faculty

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 community colleges sponsored locally throughout New York State. Our institution, sponsored by Onondaga County, offers two-year degree programs that facilitate transfer to four-year colleges or direct entry into the workforce. We also provide certificate programs typically completed within one year.

As a diverse educational community, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that recognizes and encourages individuality, contributing to the vibrant campus culture. We serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast over 40,000 alumni.

We seek enthusiastic and engaging adjunct instructors for day, evening, and weekend classes. Need varies each semester (ongoing recruitment), often for instructors qualified to teach courses such as Anatomy & Physiology (BIO-171 and/or BIO-172), Introductory/non-majors biology (BIO-105, BIO-106, BIO-121), or General Biology (BIO-151/152). Occasionally, opportunities may arise to teach Microbiology (BIO-205) or Ecology (BIO-131).

Instructors typically teach both lecture and laboratory components, developing their own course materials (lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams) under the guidance of senior faculty, following college-approved outlines for learning outcomes and grading scales. Teaching assignments usually include a lecture section meeting twice weekly and one or two lab sections meeting once weekly with the same student cohort.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher) in a relevant biological discipline from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent, or a professional degree in an appropriate medical field (e.g., MD, DO, DVM). A Master's in education is not considered equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the community college or introductory college level, especially as the sole or lead instructor.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; proficiency in other languages will also be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong biological content expertise demonstrated through coursework or professional experience.
• Ability to present information clearly and engagingly, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

The adjunct rate for the  academic year is $1,440 per credit hour. Classes are assigned as needed based on enrollment. Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

• Submit the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter detailing teaching experience and course preferences, including any scheduling constraints
• Unofficial transcripts of relevant graduate-level biology coursework
• Provide three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checks.
• Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and official transcripts upon hire.