"PRODiG+ Fellow - TESOL K-12 Teacher Education"

Job Details

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Postdoctoral Associate (SL-1)

Salary: $80,000 (full-time, temporary)

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership is part of Binghamton University's College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). CCPA is composed of five departments: Human Development, Public Administration and Policy, Social Work, Higher Education and Student Affairs, and Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership, as well as an interdisciplinary doctoral program in Community Research and Action, all of which prepare students for community-building professions.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, creative team of cutting-edge scholars and educators, who are committed to preparing students to be well grounded in research-informed discipline-based, culturally responsive teaching practices, as well supporting students to understand the teaching and learning process as embedded within the social, cultural, historical, and familial assets of the communities in which they teach. The typical teaching load is two courses per semester. Courses may be at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate must have a clear research trajectory and be able to demonstrate a commitment to a high-quality research agenda in support of marginalized populations. Binghamton University has a strong commitment to community engagement and service activities involving Binghamton University faculty, staff, students and their community partners.

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership at Binghamton University, State University of New York, invites applications for a two-year Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Growth Plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship, focused on research in TESOL teacher education in K-12 settings. The SUNY PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increase the number of outstanding, diverse faculty committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (2) strengthen the pathway for their long-term retention and success.

We seek a scholar with a strong research background in Multilingual Learners/Emergent Bilingual Learners, their teachers, and their educational pathways in K-12 contexts. The ideal candidate is an engaged teacher educator who bridges theory and practice through an active, impactful research agenda. In addition to expertise in TESOL, we are especially interested in candidates with complementary specialization in Literacy Education.

The fellowship is a 12-month appointment for two years, beginning in Fall 2026, with the goal of conversion to a tenure-track assistant professorship at its conclusion. The fellowship has a teaching load of 1 -2 per academic year (fall-spring semesters) and the fellow's affiliation will be in the TESOL K-12 program. The PRODIG+ program comes with a highly competitive compensation package (salary $80,000). This position is an in-person position. A remote appointment is not an option.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in TESOL, Bilingual Education, or a closely related field conferred by July 1, 2026
• Research specialization in TESOL and/or Bilingual Education in U.S. public schools
• Teaching experience in K-12 schools in the United States or Canada
• Additional expertise in K-12 literacy education
• Eligible candidates must demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet the eligibility requirements for this position.

Preferred:

• University teaching experience in TESOL or Literacy programs
• Supervision and mentorship of TESOL educators
• Online teaching experience in asynchronous formats
• Expertise with course and program development and design
• Bilingual or multilingual

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• Are current SUNY doctoral students, alumni, and/or Fellows
• Are from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

The PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to any and all qualified prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, religion, and disability challenges, and is consistent with all current governing state and federal nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=197126

Deadline for Internal Applicants: February 25, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. a letter of interest describing your research and approach to teaching,
2. current CV, (including links to any academic website or online presence),
3. names and contact information of three people who can provide letters of recommendation and
4. An essay in response to the following in 750 words or less: Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/ community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations

Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.