Postdoc Fellow, Performing & Media Arts: Theory to Practice

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Department of Performing and Media Arts invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship beginning August 1, 2027. The fellowship carries a stipend of $68,000/year and welcomes candidates whose work crosses theory and practice in film, media, or live performance.

Candidates will teach one lower‑level (2000) and one upper‑level (4000) course each year and prepare two undergraduate seminar proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required after Aug 1, 2023, and before Jun 30, 2027.
• International scholars welcome contingent on visa eligibility.
• Applicants must submit materials via Academic Jobs Online.

Responsibilities

• Teach one lower, 2000-level course and one upper, 4000-level course per year.
• Submit two course proposals for undergraduate seminars (up to 300 words).
• Engage in scholarly life of the department and Cornell at large.

Job description

Cornell University’s Department of Performing and Media Arts invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship beginning August 1, 2027. The fellowship carries a stipend of $68,000/year and welcomes candidates whose work crosses theory and practice in film, media, or live performance.

Candidates will teach one lower‑level (2000) and one upper‑level (4000) course each year and prepare two undergraduate seminar proposals.