"Assistant Professor of Literacy"

Assistant Professor of Literacy

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $65,000.00 - $68,250.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Faculty Full-Time

Job Number: 2500207

Division: College of Education and Health

Department: Education, Languages, and Instructional Design

Opening Date: 10/27/2025

Closing:

Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint 'Village on the Erie Canal,' SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Education, Languages, and Instructional Design at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Professor of Literacy-Early Childhood/Childhood Education to begin August 2026. The Assistant Professor of Literacy-Early Childhood/Childhood Education is responsible for teaching courses in the Department of Education, Languages, and Instructional Design, and for engaging in regular scholarship and service (including advisement and accreditation activities) at the department, school, and university levels.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaching (50%)

• Expected 3-3 course load
• Engages in experiential and hands-on education
• Manages student advisement

Scholarly Activity (30%)

• Engages in scholarly activity to produce scholarly publications and related scholarly work
  • Publish peer reviewed articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals, conducts professional presentations at regional and national conferences, and engages in other scholarly activities

Service (20%)

• Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives
• Attends University events
• Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in literacy or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university. ABD candidates will be considered, but a degree must be conferred within six months of hire
• Three or more years of demonstrated successful literacy teaching experience in early childhood settings or elementary schools
• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively with others, with an appreciation for cultural and group differences
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Literacy Specialist or Literacy Coach
• College teaching and advising experience
• Teaching certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), or other closely related area
• Additional study in inclusive education, anti-racist pedagogy, critical or liberatory theory, or other related fields
• Evidence of collaboration with minoritized communities (for example, people who identify as LGBTQ+, people of color, multilingual, and economically minoritized)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule: Variable

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at https://www.brockport.edu/support/human_resources/careers.html

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an 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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5116923/assistant-professor-of-literacy