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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in English Language and Literature

**Job Description**
The Cornell Department of Literatures in English and the Society for the Humanities jointly seek a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years. The fellowship aims to recruit a candidate specializing in African American literature and culture in any historical period, with a preference for additional expertise in gender and sexuality studies or media studies (print and/or digital culture). The Fellow will conduct their own research with faculty mentorship, teach two courses annually (one lower-level, one upper-level), and participate in events and seminars sponsored by the Society for the Humanities.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Specializing in African American literature and culture in any historical period.
• Additional expertise in gender and sexuality studies or media studies (print and/or digital culture) is preferred.

**Qualifications**
• Ph.D. degree required, received after August 1, 2022, and no later than June 30, 2026.
• 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 applicants are welcome to apply, contingent upon visa eligibility.

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Work Level
Postdoc
Employment Type
Research Job, Temporary
Valid Until
November 14, 2025
Details
Temporary Duration: 2 years Location Requirement: Campus-based in Ithaca, NY
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Society for the Humanities • Department of Literatures in English
Supervisor Email
humctr@cornell.edu hrsupport@cornell.edu
Cornell University
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