Assistant Professor - Plant Ecology - Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Plant Ecology

Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University

Position: Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

Location: Ithaca, NY. The academic home for this position is the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.

Description and Responsibilities: The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University seeks to hire a plant ecologist with expertise in field biology and natural history.The position is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level and involves 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate should address globally relevant conceptual questions in ecology and evolutionary biology and integrate field biology with experimental approaches. Priority will be given to research programs addressing questions about global change such as biodiversity loss and climate change. Specialty areas may include (but are not limited to) population structure and adaptation, community and ecosystem interactions, plant conservation and rarity, or Eco physiological responses to climate change. The candidate will be expected to teach one of the team-taught introductory ecology or evolutionary biology courses and to develop a specialty course in an area of interest.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., and preferably postdoctoral experience, in ecology and evolutionary biology or a related field. The applicant should demonstrate scholarly excellence, scientific productivity, and showcase a collaborative outlook. An ability to teach and engage students in plant ecology research and coursework is required. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a record of inclusivity and public engagement through their professional contributions in keeping with Cornell's efforts to promote diversity and equity in our community.

Starting Dates and Applications: The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2025, or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit: 1) a cover letter of up to two pages summarizing background, vision, and relevant qualifications, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) a research statement (two pages) outlining experience and scholarly goals, 4) a teaching statement (two pages) outlining experience and teaching goals, 5) a statement supporting diverse communities, 6) a page listing citations/DOIs for three representative publications, and 7) contact information for three references. The statement supporting diverse communities can be a stand-alone document (preferred, two pages), or the information can be embedded in the other components of the application materials outlining how, through research, teaching, service, mentoring, extension, and/or outreach, the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornell's historical mission of "any person ... any study." Materials should be submitted online to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27879. Review of applications will begin September 9, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to:

Dr. Andre Kessler, Search Committee Co-Chair

Email: ak357@cornell.edu

CALS hiring range for position:
Assistant Professor: $79,400 - $135,000

Cornell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up costs will be available. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

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Pay Range:

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.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.