Assistant Professor, Literacy Education

State University of New York at Plattsburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Education Department seeks a dynamic, collaborative educator for a 10-month tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027. The role focuses on integrating literacy education across all grade levels, with opportunities to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to engage in scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will model reflective teaching, work with university colleagues and regional partner schools, contribute to program assessment, and participate in online or

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education.
• Engage in literacy development and teaching methods.
• Collaborate with university colleagues and regional partner schools.
• Model reflective teaching and learning.
• Contribute to program assessment and improvement activities.
• May teach online or distance learning courses.

Job description

Expected to begin in Fall 2027, this 10-month, tenure-track position is housed in the Education Department and emphasizes the integration of literacy education. We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative educator with experience integrating literacy education across all grade levels. The successful candidate will engage in and model reflective teaching and learning as an active member of collaborative teaching teams, working closely with university colleagues as well as professionals in regional partner schools. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, literacy development, and teaching methods. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of effective teaching, a record of publication and scholarly activity, and meaningful service contributions, all of which are required for tenure and promotion. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in an online and distance learning format.
The Education Department has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and teacher preparation. The teacher education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are innovative, flourishing, and AAQEP accredited, focusing on the education of children and adolescents from early childhood settings through grades 1–6 and 7–12. Our programs integrate extensive field experiences, developmental and educational theory, content knowledge, and critical pedagogy. We have adopted an inquiry approach to program improvement, and as such, faculty participation in program assessment and improvement activities is required. The School of Education, Health, and Human Services prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.