美国康奈尔大学2025年博士后招聘（英语文学）

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Literatures in English, AY 2026-2028

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,232.00 - $88,745.00

Posted: 09/09/2025

Category: English and Literature

The Cornell Department of Literatures in English and the Society for the Humanities jointly seek a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow for 2026-27 and 2027-28. We aim to recruit a candidate specializing in African American literature and culture in any historical period. We especially seek applications from candidates with additional expertise in gender and sexuality studies or media studies (print and/or digital culture). In addition to conducting their own research, supported by faculty mentorship, the Fellow will be expected to teach two courses per year: one lower-level course, such as Introduction to African American Literature, and an upper-level course such as Black Aesthetics, Early African American Print Culture, or a course of the fellow's own design. The Fellow will also participate in events and seminars sponsored by the Society for the Humanities.

Salary:

$64,000

Application Procedures

The following application materials must be submitted viahttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30459http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30459 by November 14, 2025.

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, 2026)

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 14, 2025.

Salary:

$64,000

Application Procedures

The following application materials must be submitted viahttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30459http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30459 by November 14, 2025.

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, 2026)

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 14, 2025.

For further information:

Phone: 607-255-7989

Email: humctr@cornell.edu

For further information:

Phone: 607-255-7989

Email: humctr@cornell.edu

Pay Range:

$62,232.00 - $88,745.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

Prior relevant work or industry experience.

Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.

Academic Discipline

Unique applicable skills.

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For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.

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