Job Details

Position: Part-Time Faculty – EAR 117 Oceanography (Spring 2026)
Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Salary: $1,440 – $2,000 per credit hour
Posted: 11/19/2025
Application Deadline: 12/01/2025
Location: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Category: Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography

Position Overview

Syracuse University invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor to teach two sections of EAR 117 – Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences during the Spring 2026 semester.

• Course Start Date: January 5, 2026

• First Day of Classes: January 12, 2026

• Course Credits: 3 per section (two sections taught by the same instructor)

• Instruction Mode: In-person on Syracuse University campus

Course Description

EAR 117 – Oceanography provides a comprehensive introduction to the geology, physics, chemistry, and biology of the world ocean and explores its impact on global climate and environmental concerns.

Salary Determination

Salary is based on:

• Education, experience, and relevant skills

• Academic/professional discipline within the home department, school, or college

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months salary unless otherwise specified.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a related field

Job-Specific Qualifications:

• Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or update course syllabus

• Order required books and materials in advance

• Prepare lectures, projects, and student assignments

• Maintain two hours of weekly office hours

• Teach according to class competencies and performance levels

• Meet all designated class periods and communicate absences to the department chair

• Maintain and track student learning outcomes

• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner

• Submit final grades according to University regulations

• Complete departmentally required course-related tasks

Physical Requirements

• Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

• Not Applicable

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

1. Online application

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Cover letter

Apply at: Syracuse University Job Posting

About Syracuse University

• Private, international research university with over 150 years of history

• Offers more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs

• Serves 15,000+ undergraduates and 6,000+ graduate students

• Alumni presence in 160 countries

• Located in the geographic center of New York State

About the Syracuse Area

• Medium-sized city with a metro population of ~500,000

• Offers low cost of living, social, cultural, and recreational options

• Seasonal recreation includes water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, wineries, and biking trails

Equal Opportunity Statement

Syracuse University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination and harassment based on protected categories are prohibited. The university actively engages with veterans and the military-connected community, building on a historical legacy of veteran support.