JULIAN EUELL FUTURE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP - RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ithaca College; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including vision and dental

Paid Time Off Policies

403B retirement savings with employer

EAP

Flexible Work Plans

Educational Benefits

Career-Enhancing Trainings

Job summary

Ithaca College invites applications for the Julian Euell Future Faculty Fellow (JEFFF) for the 2027–2028 academic year. The pre-doctoral fellow will teach one course per semester, engage in scholarly forums, and receive mentoring as they complete their dissertation.

We seek candidates with a foundation for teaching about Islam and/or Judaism, and a commitment to equitable classroom practices. The fellowship is non-renewable, runs Aug 16, 2027–May 31, 2028, and provides a $43,260 stipend plus

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a U.S. accredited Ph.D. program.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per semester and participate in scholarly forums.
• Develop pedagogical skills and engage in professional development.
• Receive mentorship to complete their dissertations.
• Engage with Ithaca College and Cornell University libraries and resources.

Education

Ph.D. candidate in progress

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.