Cornell University, Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity
Description
Call for Applications: Milstein Program Postdoctoral Associate
Open to Cornell PhD Candidates and Recent Cornell PhDs
The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity, an undergraduate enrichment program in Cornell University’s College of Arts & Sciences, invites applications from scholars holding PhDs from Cornell and Cornell PhD candidates for a one-year Postdoctoral Associate positions beginning August 1, 2026. The position offers a salary of $68,000 and a $2,000 research stipend.
We seek scholars with a PhD in any discipline with a preference for applicants with technical skills or whose research engages with technology in some capacity, either as an area of study (e.g., science and technology studies), or via their methodological approach (e.g., the digital humanities). We welcome scholars who conduct research that transcends traditional disciplines. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate experience performing excellent scholarly research, cultivating interdisciplinary dialogue, and an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
The anticipated teaching load will be one formalized course per year, AS1111 Milstein First-Year Foundations (3 credits), a course surveying interdisciplinary approaches to technology and the humanities, plus AS3201 Milstein Junior Project (3 credits), which is a guided independent study culminating in the annual Milstein Expo (both courses are in the Spring). The Postdoctoral Associate will work alongside the faculty director on curriculum development and in supervising each of the Juniors in their research. The Postdoctoral Associate will also work alongside Milstein Program staff to plan for the annual Expo (research showcase) and will be expected to attend other program academic or cohort-building events.
Applicants eligible for the Milstein Program Postdoctoral Associate position for the 2026-27 academic year include scholars holding PhDs from Cornell and Cornell PhD candidates who complete the PhD degree between January 1, 2024 and August 1, 2026. Applicants who do not have the PhD in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair stating that all degree requirements for the PhD, including the B exam, will be completed by August 1, 2026. Candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any field are eligible.
Application Procedures
The following application materials must be submitted via Academic Jobs Online by April 15, 2026.
- Cover page (generated via your AJO account):
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement that describes your approach to teaching undergraduates in the Milstein Program, who have diverse interests and backgrounds, and your methods of fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and understanding across STEM-based disciplines, creative arts, and the humanities. [1000 words max]
- One writing sample [30 pages max]
- Course outline, bibliography, and sample lesson plan for a course designed to equip first-year undergraduates with what they need to know in order to conceive, design, and execute research at the intersection of technology, the arts, and the humanities.
- Letter of degree conferral if PhD not yet completed
- Sent separately: Two 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 April 15, 2026.
Decisions will be made by early May.
Questions/Need Accommodations? Reach out to milsteinprogram@cornell.edu.
For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Office of Civil Rights at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at accommodations@cornell.edu.
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EEO Statement:
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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 (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Writing Sample
- Sample course outline
- Letter of Degree Conferrals (optional)
- Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
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