Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL – SUNY Cortland

Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL – SUNY Cortland

• Institution: SUNY Cortland

• Department: Modern Languages

• Position: PRODiG+ Fellow, TESOL

• Budget Title: Diversity Fellow Instructor / Assistant Professor

• Posting Number: F26004

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Duration: 2 Years

• Appointment Period: 12-Month Appointment

• End Date: August 1, 2029

• Location: Cortland, New York, United States

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 61.73 lakh annually

• Review Start Date: September 30, 2026

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

• Expected Start Date: September 1, 2027

• Potential Transition: Expected transition to a tenure-track position after two years, subject to achievement of performance milestones

Overview of the Opportunity

The Department of Modern Languages at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a two-year PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellowship in TESOL beginning in Fall 2027.

The fellowship is part of SUNY’s Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth (PRODiG+) programme and is designed to support promising scholars while strengthening the pipeline toward long-term faculty careers.

The fellow will receive mentoring focused on succeeding as a faculty member at a comprehensive university while balancing teaching, research, and service.

Teaching Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach 9 credits of undergraduate and master’s-level courses per year.

• Teach in areas such as:

  • Second Language Methodology

  • Second Language Writing

  • Bilingual Education

  • Multicultural Education

• Teach courses in both:

  • In-person formats

  • Online asynchronous formats

• Maintain scheduled office hours.

• Support students outside the classroom.

• Advise and mentor students as appropriate.

The fellowship teaching assignment will be no more than 50% of the normal teaching load for tenure-track faculty in the Department.

Research & Service Responsibilities

The fellow will be expected to:

• Develop and maintain an active scholarly or research agenda.

• Participate in a reduced service load.

• Contribute to Department, School, University, and community activities.

• Work closely with faculty in the Modern Languages Department.

• Participate in professional development and mentoring activities associated with PRODiG+.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Hold a Ph.D. in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a relevant terminal degree from an accredited institution before the start date.

• Demonstrate experience using technology in teaching and learning.

• Have excellent English-language proficiency.

• Demonstrate experience or commitment related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic, professional, community, or related settings.

Candidates who currently require or may later require employment visa sponsorship do not meet the stated eligibility requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students

• SUNY alumni

• Current or former SUNY Fellows

• From low-income backgrounds

• First-generation college students

• Individuals who have overcome significant adversity

• AmeriCorps alumni

• Veterans

The fellowship remains open to all eligible candidates consistent with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Additional Preferred Skills & Experience

Relevant experience includes:

• College-level teaching

• Online asynchronous teaching

• ESL / EFL teaching

• Second-language writing instruction

• K–12 or higher-education teaching

• Literacy education

• Proficiency in a language other than English

Academic Environment

The Department of Modern Languages offers programmes in areas including:

• Spanish

• Teaching English as a Second Language

• Adolescence Education Spanish

• K–12 TESOL

• M.S.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language

• English for Academic Purposes

The department also offers instruction in ASL, French, Italian, and other language-related areas.

Salary / Remuneration

The advertised salary is:

USD 65,000 annually

Approximately:

INR 61.73 lakh annually

The appointment is full-time and benefits-eligible.

Benefits

SUNY Cortland lists benefits including:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement programme options

• Paid family and parental leave

• Flexible spending accounts

• Dependent-care accounts

• Long-term disability coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development support

• Conference travel support, subject to funding

• Access to the Student Life Center

• Possible alternate work schedules with supervisor approval

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Professional References

   • Minimum of three

4. Copy of Transcript

   • Highest or current degree

5. Essay of 750 Words or Less

The required essay should address the applicant’s experience engaging with, facilitating, or enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in campus, academic, professional, community, volunteer, or related settings.

Nature of Appointment

• PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Full-Time

• Temporary

• 12-Month Appointment

• Two-Year Duration

• Reduced Teaching Load

• Research and Professional Development Focus

The fellowship is expected to transition into a tenure-track position after two years, provided required performance milestones are achieved.

Important Dates

• Review Start Date: September 30, 2026

• Applications: Open until filled

• Fellowship Start Date: September 1, 2027

• Temporary Position End Date: August 1, 2029

The dated review-start date serves as the primary consideration date because no final closing date is specified.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the SUNY Cortland employment portal.

Posting Number: F26004

Direct Application / Posting Link:
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11494

For accommodation or HR-related enquiries:

Email: HR@cortland.edu
Phone: 607-753-2302

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