Assistant Professor of Literacy

Overview

Assistant Professor of Literacy – Early Childhood/Childhood Education at SUNY Brockport. The position is full-time, 10-month, with salary range $65,000.00 - $68,250.00 annually, located at SUNY Brockport.

Summary:

The Department of Education, Languages, and Instructional Design is accepting applications for a full-time, 10-month Assistant Professor of Literacy-Early Childhood/Childhood Education to begin August 2026. The incumbent is responsible for teaching courses in the department and for engaging in regular scholarship and service at the department, school, and university levels (including advisement and accreditation activities).

Teaching (50%)

• Expected 3-3 course load
• Engages in experiential and hands-on education
• Manages student advisement

Scholarly Activity (30%)

• Engages in scholarly activity to produce scholarly publications and related work
• Publish peer-reviewed articles in peer-reviewed national or international journals, conduct professional presentations at regional and national conferences, and engage in other scholarly activities

Service (20%)

• Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives
• Attends University events
• Provides service to the department, University, community, and profession

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in literacy or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university. ABD candidates will be considered, but a degree must be conferred within six months of hire
• Three or more years of demonstrated successful literacy teaching experience in early childhood settings or elementary schools
• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively with others, with an appreciation for cultural and group differences
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Literacy Specialist or Literacy Coach
• College teaching and advising experience
• Teaching certification in Early Childhood (B-2), Childhood (1-6), or other closely related area
• Additional study in inclusive education, anti-racist pedagogy, critical or liberatory theory, or other related fields
• Evidence of collaboration with minoritized communities (e.g., people who identify as LGBTQ+, people of color, multilingual, and economically minoritized)

Work Schedule: Variable

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Employer:

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse community and ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services and programs.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, erminations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an 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.

To apply: Visit the application page at