Assistant Professor - Modern Languages
Cortland University
Position Details Position Information Budget Title Assistant Professor - Modern Languages Campus Title Assistant Professor - Modern Languages School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Modern Languages Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty Salary Level A5 Salary Range $60,750-$63,800 (Depending on Experience) What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary The Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Cortland offers two tenure-track positions in TESOL at the assistant professor level, beginning in August 2025.
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 English as a Second Language, delivered fully online and asynchronously. In addition, the Modern Languages Department offers courses in ASL, French, German, Italian, Spanish, as well as Teaching English as a Second Language to the campus community.
Salary Determination • 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. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. 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
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and master’s courses in TESOL, including linguistics, English grammar, second language acquisition, and second language literacy, both in person and 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. The teaching load for a TESOL assistant professor is 3 3-credit courses per semester (50% in person and 50% online, asynchronously).
Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the academic department chair Works closely with department faculty Required Qualifications Ph.D. or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation (ABD) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field; native or native-like fluency in English; demonstrated experience in using technology in teaching and learning; and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications Relevant teaching experience at the college level, including teaching online, asynchronous courses; background in literacy education; teaching experience in the U.S. at a K-12 public school system; proficiency in a language other than English.
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. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number F23045 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Please provide a two-page dissertation description or research agenda.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8969 Supplemental Questions
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 English as a Second Language, delivered fully online and asynchronously. In addition, the Modern Languages Department offers courses in ASL, French, German, Italian, Spanish, as well as Teaching English as a Second Language to the campus community.
Salary Determination • 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. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. 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
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and master’s courses in TESOL, including linguistics, English grammar, second language acquisition, and second language literacy, both in person and 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. The teaching load for a TESOL assistant professor is 3 3-credit courses per semester (50% in person and 50% online, asynchronously).
Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the academic department chair Works closely with department faculty Required Qualifications Ph.D. or doctoral candidate, all but dissertation (ABD) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field; native or native-like fluency in English; demonstrated experience in using technology in teaching and learning; and demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications Relevant teaching experience at the college level, including teaching online, asynchronous courses; background in literacy education; teaching experience in the U.S. at a K-12 public school system; proficiency in a language other than English.
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. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information Posting Number F23045 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Please provide a two-page dissertation description or research agenda.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/8969 Supplemental Questions
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