English Instructor

Location: Schenectady, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Sep 29 2026 Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track English Instructor to join a collaborative, student-centered academic community within the Division of Liberal Arts. We seek an educator who is committed to excellent teaching and dedicated to preparing students for careers and continued education. Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, this position requires teaching 15 credit-hours per semester in College Composition, Literature, and/or Writing courses. Other responsibilities include course development and assessment, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a full-time course load in College Composition, Literature, and/or Writing classes;

• Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);

• Contribute to on-campus and online course delivery utilizing Brightspace, the college's online learning management system, and integrating technology in the classroom where applicable;

• Be available to meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours;

• Actively contribute to the academic division and college through assessment, committee, and service activities including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review;

• Maintain currency in academic and teaching disciplines, by cultivating teaching excellence and participation in professional development activities;

• Commitment to community college student access and success;

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in English from an accredited institution

• Experience in teaching at the community college level

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Prior teaching experience in college composition, literature, and writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching English Language Learners (ELL)

• Doctoral degree in English or Composition and Rhetoric from an accredited institution

Special Information:

• Employment commences on January 11, 2027.

• This position requires an on campus presence.

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $51,727

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• A choice of retirement systems

• A deferred compensation program

• Professional development opportunities

• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

• Discounted YMCA health club membership

• Plus additional savings programs and perks!