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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The initial application should consist of the following:

1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications

2) current curriculum vitae (CV)

3) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time of initial interview)

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, the application must be completed by October 29, 2025

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Assistant Professor, Reading and Literacy

Department School of Education

Position Summary

Position Summary: The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo seeks applicants for a tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate) in Reading and Literacy (Pending budgetary approval). The School of Education has a long and rich history of preparing teachers who are knowledgeable, skilled in their instructional practices, passionate about their work, and motivated to provide leadership within their profession. Preservice teachers are placed in diverse field experiences throughout the region beginning in the second semester of their teacher education programs. Our candidates’ successes are evidenced by an overall 98% pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification examinations for the past three years. All teacher certification programs of the School of Education are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation ( AAQEP ). The School of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teacher certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades, PreK-12) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6), and Adolescence Education (grades 7-12). Additionally, graduate students can work toward professional certification through our graduate program in Reading and Literacy (Birth-12) program.

The priority for our growing programs is teaching excellence: We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting who is prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. A commitment to, and experience in, working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of historically underrepresented groups, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

+ Teaching elementary reading and literacy methods for our undergraduate dual certification programs (Early Childhood/Childhood and Childhood with Special Education), content area literacy methods for our undergraduate Adolescence Education program, and courses for our graduate Reading and Literacy B-12 program

+ Coordinating the embedded field experience in literacy undergraduate and graduate courses with partner school district(s)

+ Building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with our field experience and student teaching partner schools/districts and supervising teacher education candidates in the field

+ Providing academic advisement to undergraduate Early Childhood/Childhood and Childhood with Special Education and graduate Reading and Literacy B-12 students

+ Participating in assessment and accreditation activities and other department service

+ Contributing to the college and community, and/or provide professional service

+ Conducting research and other scholarly work in area(s) of expertise

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

+ Earned doctorate in Reading and Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, Teaching & Learning, or closely related field or ABD with designated completion by time of appointment

+ Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as demonstrated in teaching practices, research, and service.

+ Evidence of scholarly engagement related to Reading and Literacy, which may include peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at academic conferences.

+ A minimum of three years of successful PreK-12 teaching experience

+ Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States. VISA sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Teacher certification in reading and literacy ( NYS preferred)

+ Knowledge of New York State reading and literacy curricula and standards

+ Five or more years of successful K-12 teaching experience, including as a Reading and Literacy specialist

+ Experience teaching in or working with schools with culturally diverse populations, including English/Multilingual Language Learners.

+ Evidence of college teaching and advisement experience.

+ Evidence of supporting teacher candidates in field placements, and/or building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with school districts or community organizations

+ Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and program evaluation.

+ Demonstrated ability to teach in-person, remote, and online courses in the discipline and proficiency using state-of-the-art technologies for the classroom.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F221

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled Brian Morgan

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Term Tenure Track

Length of Initial Appointment 2 year

Appointment Start Date 09/01/2026

Job Posting Date 10/29/2025

Apply By 11/19/2025

Job Posting Closed Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Salary Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions to Applicant

The initial application should consist of the following:

1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications

2) current curriculum vitae (CV)

3) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time of initial interview)

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, the application must be completed by October 29, 2025

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have an earned doctorate in Reading and Literacy, Curriculum & Instruction, Teaching & Learning, or closely related field or ABD with a designated completion by time of appointment?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Do you have knowledge of the field of Reading and Literacy Education?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

+ Other Document