"Instructor - English"

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
Instructor (10 Months)

Campus Title
Instructor - English

School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of

Department
English

Faculty Sub-Type

Salary Level
A6

Salary Range
$53,500 - $58,500

Salary Determination

Position Effort
Full-Time

If Part-Time, enter FTE:

Is this a temporary position?
No

If Temporary, enter End Date:

Position Summary

The State University of New York at Cortland seeks a candidate for the tenure-track position of Instructor in the First-Year Composition Program. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to teach occasional undergraduate courses in the English Department’s Professional Writing and English major programs.

SUNY Cortland is an engaged learning community that is committed to promoting a diversity of thought and experience. We believe that an equitable, inclusive and diverse campus and curriculum are critical to our educational mission. Tenure track faculty contribute to the College’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.

Salary Range: $53,500 – $58,500

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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. 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. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Teaching

• 4/3 teaching load, with primary teaching responsibility in SUNY Cortland’s Composition Program.

Scholarship/Research

• Engagement in the field of writing studies with conference attendance and presentations is expected.

Service

• Participate in department and college-wide committees and other forms of service.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field.
• At least three years teaching experience in first-year writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field.
• Background in writing pedagogy.
• Demonstrated engagement within scholarly field of study.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Commitment to participating in an active teaching community.

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 Detail Information

Posting Number
F25018

Review Start Date
12/01/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Required application materials include:

• Letter of Application. Please address your philosophy of teaching writing in your letter of application. Share concrete examples that demonstrate your pedagogical strategies and values, inclusive teaching practices, and/or experimental or applied learning.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• List of 3 professional references who can address your teaching effectiveness.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10431

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?
   * Yes
   * No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents