JULIAN EUELL FUTURE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP - WRITING

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

403B retirement plan with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible work plans

Educational benefits

Career-enhancing trainings

Job summary

Ithaca College invites applications for the Julian Euell Future Faculty Fellowship (JEFFF) for 2027-2028 in the Provost Office and Department of Writing. Fellows teach one course per semester and receive mentorship while completing their dissertations, with a non-renewable year-long appointment beginning August 16, 2027 and ending May 31, 2028.

The fellowship offers a $43,260 stipend, $5,000 for professional development, relocation reimbursement, health benefits, access to libraries, and a

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. at a U.S. institution.
• Commitment to a career in college/university teaching.
• Dedication to equitable classroom practices.
• Evidence of a scholarly agenda.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Advancement to candidacy before Aug 15, 2027; preference for last year of dissertation writing.
• Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per semester over the academic year.
• Engage in scholarly forums and develop pedagogical skills.
• Receive mentorship and professional development to prepare for an academic career.

Education

PhD candidacy

Job description

The Provost Office at Ithaca College, in partnership with the Department of Writing, invites applicants for the pre-doctoral Julian Euell Future FacultyFellowship (JEFFF) for academic year 2027-2028 with expertise in one or more of the following areas: creative nonfiction, the essay, writing for popular media, literary journalism, and/or writing studies.

The fellowship provides advanced doctoral candidates with meaningful teaching experience and mentorship as they 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 to prepare them for successful academic careers.

The Fellowship is non-renewable. It begins on August 16, 2027 and ends 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 Cornell University libraries, and a dedicated faculty mentor in their program.

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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Ithaca College and Services Employees International Union, Local 200 United. Full time bargaining unit employees are all limited term faculty teaching term appointments on a full-time non-tenured and non-tenure track basis 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-faculty-union. Successful candidates will be required to meet with union leadership prior to their first day.

Hiring Rate: $43,260

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

• Healthcare including vision and dental


• Generous Paid Time Off Policies


• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with Matching Employer Contribution


• 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 College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon review of the criminal background check.