Adjunct Faculty - Literacy

Budget Title Adjunct Faculty - Literacy Campus Title Adjunct Faculty - Literacy School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Literacy Faculty Sub-Type Adjunct Faculty Salary Level A0 Salary Range $4500 per 3 credit hour course What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary

The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary teaching positions.

Salary Determination

* 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

A classroom based 3 credit hour course pays $4500 per class. The department typically hires for the courses/subject areas listed below but this list is not all inclusive. Other courses/subject areas may become available within the department.

ILLUSTRATIVE NEEDS INCLUDE:

LIT 371 Teaching Elementary School Reading & Language Arts I

LIT 372 Teaching Elementary School Reading & Language Arts II

LIT 511 - Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades

LIT 516 - Teaching Literacy in the Intermediate Grades

LIT 525 - Discrete Literacy Instruction and Assessment

LIT 527 - Comprehension Instruction and Assessment

LIT 528 - Literacy Foundations

LIT 535 - Writing Instruction and Assessment

LIT 449 - Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School (cross-listed with LIT 549)

LIT 549 - Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School

LIT 560 - Children's and Young Adult Literature in the Curriculum

LIT 590 - Teaching and Learning Literacy in the Digital Age

LIT 630 - Literacy and Society

LIT 669 - The Literacy Specialist and The Literacy Program

LIT 690 - Assessment for the Specialized Literacy Professional

LIT 693 - Applied Assessment and Instruction:
Literacy Capstone and Practicum

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to department chair

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Literacy/Reading Education or related field.

Competency with technological tools

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience teaching online courses at the college level

* New York State certification in Literacy/Reading.

* Doctorate in Literacy/Reading Education or related field.

* At least three years of B-12 teaching of reading

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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 09/12/2025

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F23004 Review Start Date 09/01/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).