Assistant Professor TESOL

Assistant Professor of TESOL
Modern Languages Department

SUNY Cortland

The Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a tenure-track position in TESOL at the assistant professor level, beginning in September 2027. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and master’s courses such as second language methodology, second language writing, bilingual and multicultural education, and educational technology, some in person and some online; maintaining an active scholarship/research agenda; advising students; providing scheduled office hours and support to students outside of the classroom; and engaging in service to the department, school, and university.

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the university’s values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and university, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to all students. Faculty are expected to maintain a routine presence on campus to support our campus values of Focusing on the Students, Integrity, and Intellectual Life, and to serve our campus priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-Being, and the Maximization of Resources.

The Modern Languages Department offers majors and minors in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language; degrees leading to New York State teaching certification in Adolescence Education Spanish and K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language; and an M.S. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language, delivered fully online and asynchronously. In addition, the Modern Languages Department offers courses in ASL, French, Italian, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language, and English for Academic Purposes to the campus community. The teaching load for a TESOL assistant professor is 3/3 (50% in person and 50% online, asynchronously).

Appointment Start Date: September 1, 2027

Starting Salary: $62,500 + depending on experience (DOE)

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in TESOL or a closely related field (ABD will be considered with completion date prior to the start of the appointment); demonstrated experience in using technology in teaching and learning; and, excellent English language proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant teaching experience at the college level, including teaching online, asynchronous courses; and, experience teaching ESL/EFL and second language writing in K-12 or college settings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Graduate course work in linguistics and English grammar.
• Background in literacy education.
• Proficiency in a language other than English.

Apply Today!
For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, go to: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11452.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit an online employment application and attach a letter of application, a CV, an unofficial transcript of your highest/current degree, a two-page dissertation description or research agenda, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The letter of application should detail interests, accomplishments, and potential in teaching, research, and service relevant to the position.

Why SUNY Cortland?

Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a strong focus on students. Here, faculty maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/g4Gh8Ir_1Yk

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.

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.