37.3270, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL (Postdoctoral Fellow), SUNY Cortland

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Subject: 37.3270, Jobs: Applied Linguistics: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL (Postdoctoral Fellow), SUNY Cortland

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Date: 11-Oct-2026
From: Ashleigh Cox [ashleigh.cox at cortland.edu]
Subject: Applied Linguistics: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL (Postdoctoral Fellow), SUNY Cortland


Job Location: Cortland, NY, USA
Web Address: https://www2.cortland.edu/departments/modern-languages/
Job Title: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL (Postdoctoral Fellow)
Job Rank: Post Doc
Salary: $65,000

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics

Description:
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.
 - 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:
 - Teaching 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.
Required Qualifications:
 - Be 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 who
 - Are 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, & Abilities:
 - Relevant 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.
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.”
Review of applications begin immediately.
To apply online, please visit:
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11494
Why SUNY Cortland?
Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a
strong focus on students. Here, faculty maintain a meaningful presence
on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic
environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY
Cortland: https://youtu.be/g4Gh8Ir_1Yk
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.
SUNY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants who
require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application,
interview, or hiring process may request an accommodation by
contacting our HR ADA Coordinator in Miller Room 302, 607-753-2302,
hr at cortland.edu. Requests for accommodation will be considered
consistent with applicable law. This process is separate from, and
does not require, any voluntary self-identification of disability
status.

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Web Address for Applications: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11494
Contact Information:
        Jean Costa-Silva
        Email: jean.costasilva at cortland.edu



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