Salary Range:

$62,500 + depending on experience (DOE) Is this a temporary position? No Position Summary The Modern Languages Department at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a tenure-track position in TESOL at the assistant professor level, beginning in September 2027. The 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) 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 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; Engaging in service to the department, school, and university. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to the Department Chair. Works collaboratively with departmental faculty and staff. 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. Excellent English language proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Relevant teaching experience at the college level, including teaching online, asynchronous courses. Experience teaching ESL/EFL and second language writing in K-12 or college settings. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Graduate course work in linguistics and English grammar. Background in literacy education. 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.

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 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.

Posting Number:

F26002

Review Start Date:

09/01/2026