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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Chemistry - Physical Science | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Nov 17, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Part Time - 10 Months | | Position ID: | 194847 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Geology instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach: - GEO 106: Environmental Geology
- SUS 101: Intro Sustainability
- AES 105: Introduction to Oceanography
Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of Full-time natural science faculty and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture).
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Master's degree in Geology from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalency, or Master's degree in a related physical science discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate Geology coursework.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and another language will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
- Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Additional Information:
This position is "continuous recruitment" as vacancies are filled on an as-needed basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the year and will be considered for the upcoming semesters. - Adjunct rate of pay for the 25/26 academic year is $1,483/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment.
- Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript at time of application, including availability to teach.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, and one of those must be a current or previous supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to reference checking.
- Offers are contingent on the completion of a post-offer background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
