Syracuse University is proud to offer part-time faculty access to quality benefits, and we encourage you to take full advantage of the great options available to you.
Part-time faculty bargaining unit members who are not already eligible for the standard Syracuse University benefits are eligible for the Modified Part-Time Faculty Benefits Plan when they have completed the probation period and are teaching at least three credit hours in both the Fall and Spring semester. The Plan offers eligible members of Adjuncts United the opportunity to enroll in the following benefit plans:
- Dental and Vision
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance for Part-Time Faculty
The University conducts an Open Enrollment annually, when part-time instructors may change their benefits (except dental and vision, which is a two-year commitment). Outside of the Open Enrollment period, no changes may be made except in the case of a qualifying family status change.
In addition, all part-time faculty are eligible for:
If you have any questions or need an accommodation to access information on this webpage, please contact HR Shared Services at 315.443.4042.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this website is accurate. However, the benefits are governed by legal documents (which, in certain circumstances, may include insurance contracts). If there is any different between the information in this website and the official documents, the official documents will control. As is the case with all of Syracuse University’s employee benefit plans, the University reserves the right to modify or terminate these benefits at any time.