Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Performing and Media Arts

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Performing and Media Arts beginning August 1, 2027. The fellowship carries a stipend of $68,000 per year, funded by the Society for the Humanities, and is open to Ph.D.

recipients by the stated dates. Applicants must submit CV, detailed research statement (1,000–2,000 words), course proposals with syllabi, a 30-page writing sample, diversity statement (optional), degree conferral letter if

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be conferred between Aug 1, 2023 and Jun 30, 2027.
• International scholars are welcome, visa eligible.
• Application materials include CV, detailed research interests, course proposals with syllabi, a 30-page writing sample, diversity statement (optional), degree conferral letter if needed, and three letters of recommendation by Nov 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Attend Society events and the weekly Fellows Seminar.
• Engage in research activities within Performing and Media Arts.
• Participate in Cornell humanities community and related scholarly events.

Education

Ph.D. degree

Job description

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Performing and Media Arts

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Performing and Media Arts
Academic Years 2027-2029
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Performing and Media Arts invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship position beginning August 1, 2027. The fellowship carries a stipend of $68,000/year.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 academic years must have received the Ph.D. degree after August 1, 2023, and before June 30, 2027. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins. International scholars are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.

Information Cover Sheet (will be generated via your AJO account):
(a) Full name and home institution
(b) Date (or expected date) of Ph.D.
(c) Research interest(s)
(d) Referees’ names and emails

Cover Letter

Curriculum vitae

Detailed statement of research interests (1,000 – 2,000 words)

Course proposal with sample syllabus for introductory, 2000-level course

Course proposal with sample syllabus for upper, 4000-level course

One writing sample [30-page limit]

Diversity statement [optional – submit a separate statement or embed the information into other parts of your application materials]

Letter of degree conferral (only for applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand by January 4, 2027)

Three letters of recommendation. Please ask referees to upload their letters directly through the link provided by Academic Jobs Online. Letters must be received on or before November 1, 2026.

The Society for the Humanities was established at Cornell University in 1966 to support research and teaching in the humanities. It is intended to be at once a research institute, a stimulus to educational innovation, and a continuing society of scholars. The Society and its Fellows have fostered path-breaking interdisciplinary dialogue and theoretical reflection on the humanities at large.

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows are invited to attend all of the Society’s events, and are expected to participate in the Society’s weekly Wednesday Fellows Seminar and luncheon.

Pay Ranges:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.

Refer to Posting Language

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About Us

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. With our main campus located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

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