Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title: Lecturer (10 months)
Campus Title: Lecturer I
School/Division: Academic Affairs, Division of
Department: Health
Faculty Sub-Type:
Salary Level: A0
Salary Range: $52,838
Salary Determination: Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort: Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position? No
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Position Summary

The Health Department at SUNY Cortland is seeking a full-time lecturer in School Health. The Health Department housed in the School of Professional Studies, offers school health education programs at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels accredited by the Associate for Advancing quality in educator preparation (AAQEP), national accreditation in school health through the society for public health education (SOPHE), a CEPH accredited undergraduate program in public health, a human services program, and Health care management undergraduate degree. The Health Department offers robust learning experience embedded in its programs and a strong commitment to student-centered learning.

Starting Salary: $52,838

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. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
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

Teach courses in the undergraduate and graduate school health programs.
Supervise student teachers.
Assist with program assessment activities for the maintenance of accreditation.
Advise and mentor health education students.
Work with the school partnerships coordinator and the field experience on placement of teacher candidates into student teaching and field experiences.
Provide service to the Health Department.
Future potential to serve as the department’s primary liaison to the Office of Field Experience and School Partnerships and lead instructor for EDU 499 Student Teaching in Health Education, overseeing supervisor hiring, training, and student-teacher support throughout the placement process.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in health or related area
School health teacher certification
At least 2 years’ experience as a school health teacher at the primary and/or secondary level

Preferred Qualifications

New York teacher certification in school health
Recent public school teaching experience in health
Experience teaching diverse and disadvantaged students
Involvement as a member of a state and/or national professional association related to school health education
Experience supervising or hosting student teachers
On going engagement in professional development activities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Organizational and time management skills

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

SUNY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process may request an accommodation by contacting our HR ADA Coordinator in Miller Room 302, 607-753-2302, hr@cortland.edu. Requests for accommodation will be considered consistent with applicable law. This process is separate from, and does not require, any voluntary self-identification of disability status.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: F26022
Review Start Date: 11/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11772

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

- Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
  - Yes
  - No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Lecturer I