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September 1, 2027 Starting Salary: $62,500 + depending on experience (DOE) What makes SUNY Cortland ... Background in literacy education. * Proficiency in a language other than English. About the ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for salaried literacy professor in the United States is $80,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Salaried Literacy Professor vs Literacy Instructor?

AspectSalaried Literacy ProfessorLiteracy Instructor
CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate in Education or LiteracyAssociate's or Bachelor's in Education or related field
Work EnvironmentColleges, universities, academic settingsSchools, community programs, adult education centers
Employer & IndustryHigher education institutions, universitiesPrimary and secondary schools, nonprofit organizations
Job FocusTeaching, research, curriculum development at college levelTeaching literacy skills to students of various ages

In summary, a Salaried Literacy Professor typically works in higher education with advanced credentials, focusing on teaching and research at colleges or universities. In contrast, a Literacy Instructor often works in K-12 or community settings, focusing on teaching literacy skills directly to students. Both roles involve literacy education but differ in environment, credentials, and scope.

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Infographic showing various Salaried Literacy Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Assistant Professor Teaching Literacy

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Touro University New York

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$79K/yr

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Job description

Overview
The Assistant Professor plays a pivotal role in the masters Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12. Working closely with the Program Chair, the individual is responsible for designing and delivering program courses that focus on teaching literacy skills to students in the PreK-12 grade levels and ensuring overall program effectiveness. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in literacy education. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the professor advises and supervises masters-degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, GAE committees and demonstrates scholarly productivity in the field of literacy education.
Responsibilities
  • Designs, revises, and teaches graduate courses in Touro University Master's Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12, both in online and occasional in-person formats in New York City and adjacent areas
  • Maintains knowledge of current PreK-12 literacy curricula, including literacy education methodologies
  • Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with diverse needs utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access, both in online and in-person settings
  • Supervises candidates during clinical practice
  • Serves as an instructional leader, facilitating and participating with collaborative faculty teams, course revisions, and developing and sustaining transformative pedagogy in graduate teaching and learning, whether online or in-person
  • Builds and maintains clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 education, fostering connections and contributes to the development of a clinically rich teacher education preparation program
  • Provides academic advisement to program candidates and outreach to potential candidates
  • Maintains a current record of scholarly activities and publications, as well as professional service
  • Serves on Graduate School of Education committees, participating in both online and in-person meetings as required
  • Supports and contributes to program level continuous improvement for national/professional accreditation
  • Engages in successful grant writing
  • Upholds the missions and values of Touro University and the Graduate School of Education in both online and in-person contexts
  • Attends three in-person faculty retreats per academic year in September, January, and June
  • Performs other duties as assigned, which may include both online and in-person responsibilities

Qualifications
Education/Experience
  • Earned doctorate in Education, or related field, ABD with anticipated conferral date within one year of hire considered
  • Successful PreK-12 classroom teaching experience of three or more years, working with students who have diverse learning needs
  • Successful experience in assessment and data use in the PreK-12 classroom with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students
  • Experience in course and program design
  • Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy
  • Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity

Desired Qualifications:
  • Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online, including familiarity with online teaching platforms and programs
  • Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings
  • Active involvement in professional organizations
  • Successful grant writing
  • Expertise in urban education
  • Experience with students with multiple special needs
  • Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities is highly desirable
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums (including social media)
  • Technology Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook
  • Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, PlayPosit, Yuja and other digital media
Certifications/Licensures
  • Please include a cover letter with salary expectations.
Travel
  • Some travel to Touro University GSE sites in New York City, including occasional evenings

Maximum Salary
USD $79,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $63,200.00/Yr.

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