JULIAN EUELL FUTURE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP - WRITING

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Provost Office at Ithaca College, in partnership with the Department of Writing, invites applicants for the pre-doctoral Julian Euell Future Faculty Fellowship (JEFFF) for academic year 2027–2028. The fellowship seeks advanced doctoral candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: creative nonfiction, the essay, writing for popular media, literary journalism, and/or writing studies. It provides teaching experience and mentorship while fellows complete their dissertations. During the one-year fellowship, fellows teach one course per semester, participate in scholarly forums, develop pedagogical skills, and receive professional development to prepare for academic careers.

The fellowship is non-renewable and runs from August 16, 2027, through May 31, 2028. Fellows receive a $43,260 stipend, $5,000 in travel and 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. The position is based at Ithaca College’s Ithaca, New York campus and is a full-time, limited-term, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. institution.
• Provide evidence of commitment to a college- or university-level teaching career.
• Demonstrate dedication to equitable classroom practices.
• Provide evidence of a scholarly agenda.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Before August 15, 2027, have advanced to candidacy at the home institution and have an approved dissertation proposal.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: creative nonfiction, the essay, writing for popular media, literary journalism, and/or writing studies.
• A demonstrated commitment to minoritized communities through teaching, service, and/or research.
• Be in the final year of dissertation writing and actively drafting and revising the dissertation.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per semester.
• Engage in scholarly forums.
• Develop pedagogical skills and participate in professional development.
• Work toward completing the dissertation during the fellowship.

Benefits

• $43,260 stipend.
• $5,000 in travel and professional development support.
• Relocation reimbursement.
• Office space.
• Health benefits, including vision and dental.
• Access to Ithaca College and Cornell University libraries.
• A dedicated faculty mentor in the fellow’s program.
• Generous paid time off policies.
• 403B retirement savings plan with matching employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible work plans.
• Educational benefits.
• Career-enhancing trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree