JULIAN EUELL FUTURE FACULTY FELLOW - RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Provost Office at Ithaca College, in partnership with the Department of Philosophy and Religion, invites applicants for the pre-doctoral Julian Euell Future Faculty Fellow (JEFFF) for academic year 2027-2028 whose research demonstrates 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. We primarily are seeking candidates in Religious Studies but will also consider candidates who work in affiliated fields like Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, African religions, Chinese religions. 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.

Requirements

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
Authorized to work in the United States
Advanced to candidacy at their home institution, with an approved dissertation proposal prior to August 15, 2027
In the last year of dissertation writing and actively working to draft and revise their dissertation

Nice To Haves

Research demonstrates a foundation for teaching about Islam and/or Judaism
Cognizant of how race, gender, and politics figure into global religious contexts
Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to minoritized communities in their teaching, service and/or research are strongly encouraged to apply.