JULIAN EUELL FUTURE FACULTY FELLOW - RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithaca College invites applications for the Julian Euell Future Faculty Fellow (JEFFF) for 2027-2028. The fellowship supports advanced doctoral candidates teaching one course per semester, engaging in scholarly forums, and building pedagogical skills toward an academic career in Religious Studies or related fields.

Preference for applicants who consider race, gender, and politics in global religious contexts, with a non-renewable one-year appointment beginning August 16, 2027 and ending May 31,

Qualifications

• Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. institution; display evidence of a commitment to a career in teaching at the college or university level; demonstrate a dedication to equitable classroom practices; display evidence of a scholarly agenda; and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to minoritized communities in their teaching, service and/or research are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Fellowship is non-renewable and begins August 16, 2027 and ends May 31, 2028.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per semester during the fellowship year.
• Engage in scholarly forums and professional development.
• Develop pedagogical skills to prepare for academic careers.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly agenda

Diversity commitment

Authorized to work in the US

Education

Enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the United States

Job description

The Provost Office at Ithaca College, in partnership with theDepartment of Philosophy and Religion, invites applicants for thepre-doctoral Julian Euell Future FacultyFellow (JEFFF) for academic year 2027-2028 whose researchdemonstrates a foundation for teaching about Islam and/or Judaism.We particularly welcome candidates who are cognizant of how race,gender, and politics figure into global religious contexts. Weprimarily are seeking candidates in Religious Studies but will alsoconsider candidates who work in affiliated fields like IslamicStudies, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, African religions,Chinese religions. The fellowship provides advanced doctoralcandidates with meaningful teaching experience and mentorship asthey complete their dissertations. Over the course of one year,fellows teach one course per semester, engage in scholarly forums,develop pedagogical skills, and receive professional development toprepare them for successful academic careers.

The Fellowship is non-renewable. It begins on August 16, 2027 andends on May 31, 2028. Fellows receive a $43,260 stipend, $5,000 intravel/professional development support, relocation reimbursement,office space, health benefits, access to Ithaca College and CornellUniversity libraries, and a dedicated faculty mentor in theirprogram.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to aPh.D. degree at a U.S. institution; display evidence of acommitment to a career in teaching at the college or universitylevel; demonstrate a dedication to equitable classroom practices;display evidence of a scholarly agenda; and be authorized to workin the United States.

Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to minoritizedcommunities in their teaching, service and/or research are stronglyencouraged to apply.

Prior to August 15, 2027, applicants must be advanced to candidacyat their home institution, with an approved dissertation proposal.Preference will be given to candidates who are in the last year ofdissertation writing and who will most benefit from the opportunity(i.e. those who are actively working to draft and revise theirdissertation).

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academiccommunity and encourages members of underrepresented groups toapply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the collegeis appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by thecollective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and ServicesEmployees International Union, Local 200 United. Full timebargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teachingterm appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure trackbasis employed by Ithaca College at its Ithaca, New York campus.Information about the Union can be found here: https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/contingent-facility-union. Successful candidates will be required to meet with unionleadership prior to their first day.

Hiring Rate:

$43,260

We pride ourselves on providing our benefit-eligible employeeswith comprehensive benefits, including:

• Healthcare including vision and dental
• Generous Paid Time Off Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching EmployerContribution
• EAP
• Flexible Work Plans
• Educational Benefits
• Career-Enhancing Trainings

For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits-wellness

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of Collegeresources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirementsofthe law and prudent practices, conduct criminal backgroundinvestigations per College policy. This position is subject to acriminal background check. All offers of employment are contingentupon review of the criminal background check.