Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Lecturer (10 months)
Campus Title
Lecturer I in Teacher Education
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Childhood/Early Childhood Education
Faculty Sub-Type
Salary Level
A0
Salary Range
$52,838
Salary Determination
Position Effort
Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position?
No
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Position Summary
The Department of Childhood/Early Childhood Education in the School
of Education invites applications for a full-time Lecturer I
position to begin in August 2027.
The successful candidate will teach in-person and online early
childhood courses and serve as the department’s undergraduate
academic advisement coordinator for all early childhood and
childhood education majors. The faculty member will display
commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and possess
communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a
diverse array of students, colleagues, and external partners.
The Department is committed to providing future educators with
unique learning opportunities that merge coursework from our
programs with early practice teaching experiences in our
Professional Development School ( PDS ) consortium. Our programs
prepare teachers to create child-centered, inquiry-based, and
developmentally appropriate learning environments and to advocate
for children’s equitable educational opportunities from birth
through grade six. We are committed to preparing teachers to
respond to the needs of all children and families in an
increasingly diverse and global society. Department faculty
represent a rich array of interests with core values including
effective leadership, policy formulation, inquiry, equity,
eco-justice, and collaboration. The position provides an
opportunity to join a department with an innovative approach to
teacher education.
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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.
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
- Teach courses in the early childhood and childhood programs in
both face-to-face and online environments
Serve as the department’s undergraduate academic advisement
coordinator
Observe practicum and student teachers
Work in professional development schools and build partnerships
with schools and/or childcare centers
Demonstrate knowledge of issues of diversity, equity, and
inclusion
Participate in the affairs of the department, School of
Education, and University, including but not limited to committee
work and curriculum development
Participate in ongoing data collection and analysis to
productively participate in program review and accreditation
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Reports to the academic department chair
- Works under the supervision of the dean
- Works closely with department faculty and staff within the
department
- Additional working relationships with faculty and staff within
the School of Education and in other college departments
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in early childhood education, early childhood
special education, elementary education, or a closely related
field
- Knowledge of early childhood or childhood curriculum and best
practices for infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or elementary
school children
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in education
- Five years of successful experience teaching in early childhood
or elementary school settings within the last five years
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in early
childhood education or teacher preparation
- Experience teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face
and online)
- Experience advising or mentoring students in academic and
career development
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology and integrate it
into instruction
- Familiarity with early childhood education standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organizational and time management skills
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
SUNY Cortland is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer and encourages
applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities,
and members of underrepresented groups.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F26010
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11560
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on
a full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this
position?
- * Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
