Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Diversity Fellow Instructor/Assistant Professor
Campus Title
PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Modern Languages
Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty
Salary Level
A6
Salary Range
$65,000
Salary Determination
Position Effort
Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
08/01/2029
Position Summary
The Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in TESOL beginning in Fall 2027. This position is offered as part of the Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth (PRODiG+) program designed to advance SUNY’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/ . This Fellowship is for a 12-month appointment for two years (AY27-AY29). Throughout the fellowship, the successful candidate will receive mentoring on how to thrive as a faculty member at a comprehensive college, balancing the demands of teaching and research. The fellowship is expected to transition into a tenure-track position after two years, provided the fellow achieves performance milestones during the fellowship. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/ .
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. 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. Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
The Modern Languages Department offers majors and minors in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language; degrees leading to New York State teaching certification in Adolescence Education Spanish and K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language; and an M.S. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language, delivered fully online and asynchronously. In addition, the Modern Languages Department offers courses in ASL, French, Italian, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language, and English for Academic Purposes to the campus community. The teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3/3 (50% in person and 50% online, asynchronously).
This 12-month, two-year long fellowship appointment will start on September 1, 2027, with a salary of $65,000. The PRODiG+ Fellow will be assigned no more than 50% of the normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty in the Modern Languages Department, and as a reduced load service assignments.
Salary Range: $65,000
- 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 ResponsibilitiesTeaching 9 credits of undergraduate and master’s courses per year, such as second language methodology, second language writing, and bilingual and multicultural education, some in person and some online;
- Providing scheduled office hours and support to students outside of the classroom;
- Developing and/or maintaining an active scholarship/research agenda; and
- Engaging in a reduced service load within the department, school, college, and community.
- Functional and Supervisory RelationshipsReports to the academic department chair.
- Works closely with department faculty.
- Required QualificationsBe eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship (Note: 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.);
- Hold a Ph.D. in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution completed prior to start date;
- Demonstrate experience in using technology in teaching and learning;
- Have excellent English language proficiency;
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to candidates whoAre current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows;
- Are candidates from a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates), first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree), or who have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans.
The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.
- Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesRelevant teaching experience at the college level, including teaching online, asynchronous courses;
- Experience teaching ESL / EFL and second language writing in K-12 or college settings;
- Background in literacy education;
- Proficiency in a language other than English.
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
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Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F26004
Review Start Date
09/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Submit an essay of 750 words or less to the following essay prompt: “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.”
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11494
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply
- Required DocumentsCurriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
- Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants
- Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
- Copy of Transcript (Highest/Current Degree)
Optional Documents
