Assistant Professor - Modern Languages

SUNY Cortland; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic community as an Assistant Professor in Modern Languages, focusing on TESOL. This role offers the opportunity to teach diverse courses, engage in meaningful research, and contribute to a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to work-life balance and a range of professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for those passionate about language education and student success. Located in the heart of New York State, this position allows you to be part of a university that prioritizes accessible, affordable education and fosters a rich academic and social experience for its students.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Child Care Center access

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in TESOL or related field required.
• Demonstrated experience using technology in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and master’s courses in TESOL.
• Maintain an active scholarship/research agenda.
• Advise students and provide support outside the classroom.

Skills

Fluency in English

Technology in teaching

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Teaching experience

Linguistics knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in TESOL or Applied Linguistics

ABD candidates

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

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)

Position Effort: Full-Time

Is this a temporary position? No

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.

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 Number: F23045

Review Start Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide a two-page dissertation description or research agenda. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please share your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and briefly describe your commitment to treating others, at all levels of the organization with fairness and respect. (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
• Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)

Optional Documents: