Assistant Professor of Literacy Education

SUNY Cortland • Cortland, NY

83d • $64,000 - $67,200

About The Position

Full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Literacy department beginning in fall 2026. SUNY Cortland Literacy Department invites applications for multiple tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education positions in the Literacy Department beginning Fall 2026. This position seeks to recruit three (3) exceptional scholars with a record of commitment to the academic success of historically underserved groups of students and engagement in scholarly activity and service at the intersection of education, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Tenure-track faculty contribute to the University's values of inclusive excellence through outstanding teaching, research and/or scholarship, service to the department and college, and by providing academic advisement and mentoring to/for 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 serve our Campus Priorities of Academic Excellence, Transformational Education, Well-being, and the Maximization of Resources.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Literacy Education or a related field. Doctoral candidates who are 'all but dissertation' (ABD) may be considered with a definite finish date within the first year of appointment confirmed by letter from the dissertation chair.
• Experience related to addressing the literacy needs of all children, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including research-based publications and/or presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in early literacy and/or writing instruction and assessment.
• At least three years teaching experience in P-12 schools, including teaching reading and/or writing.
• Evidence in engaging in professional leadership, with particular attention to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
• Experience supporting students with increased literacy needs and/or experience as a literacy professional (e.g., interventionist, specialist, coach).
• Experience with online teaching and learning.
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with colleagues and P-12 teachers to promote literacy education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate and graduate literacy courses in both face-to-face and online environments within the following areas of specialization: early/elementary literacy; supporting students with high literacy needs; writing instruction and assessment; comprehension instruction and assessment; foundations of literacy theories; literacy leadership and policy; digital literacy.
• Develop, engage in, and maintain an active and productive research agenda.
• Provide service to the department, school, university, community, and profession.

Benefits

• 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.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree