Dissertation Fellow (two positions)

College of Arts and Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

To prepare promising young scholars for teaching and research opportunities in liberal arts and sciences universities and to enrich its curricula and faculty, the College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University invites applications for its Dissertation Fellow positions for the 2026-27 academic year (August 24, 2026-Commencement 2027). The College expects to appoint two fellows for the 2026-27 academic year.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fellows will teach one course in the fall semester and one course in the spring semester.

2. Fellows will be mentored by senior faculty.

3. Fellows are expected to participate in one official function per semester and partake in an exit-interview.

4. Fellows who successfully obtain their Ph.D. and show an exemplary record of teaching, scholarship, and engagement throughout their fellowship may be extended for a second year based on mutual agreement or considered for eligible future tenure-track positions.  The College expects to appoint two fellows for the 2026-27 academic year.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Fellows will receive a $40,000 stipend, $5,000 in travel/professional development support, relocation reimbursement, office space, complimentary on-campus housing (single-occupancy apartment rooms in residential halls in exchange for some programming support), access to Adelphi’s employee benefits (see here) and access to Adelphi University libraries, exercise facilities, and performing arts events.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited program leading to a Ph.D. degree at a U.S. institution.

2. Display evidence of superior academic achievement and a commitment to a career in teaching at the college or university level.

3. Prior to August 1, 2026, potential fellows must be advanced to candidacy at their home institution, with an approved dissertation proposal.

4. Preference will be given to candidates in the final year of dissertation writing.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. To be considered candidates must apply on the Adelphi site: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.

2. When applying please upload a CV, a statement of interest, dissertation proposal, and the names and contact information for three references (will be contacted only if shortlisted).

3. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2026.

4. Direct any inquires to Associate Dean for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Louise Geddes, lgeddes@adelphi.edu.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 72 undergraduate programs and 92 master’s degree and doctoral programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 123,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 44 states and 63 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University is a community of educators, learners, and citizens firmly committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that these principles enrich our entire community, foster healthy discussions, improve decision-making, and enhance the educational environment and outcomes of our students. We support initiatives, activities, discussions, and practices that uphold the equitable treatment of all members of our community and strengthen their sense of belonging at Adelphi. We relentlessly strive to become a model for a socially just and inclusive institution.