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Nutrition and Health Equity Division of Nutritional Sciences Cornell University

Employer
Cornell University
Location
Ithaca, New York
Salary
DOE
Closing date
Dec 3, 2021

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Discipline
Health Sciences, Nutrition
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Nutrition and Health Equity
Division of Nutritional Sciences
 Cornell University

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University invites applications for a 9-month, full- salaried, tenure-track position at therank of associate or full professor. We seek experienced candidates with demonstrated research excellence in nutrition and health equity in theU.S. and/or globally. Candidates may have disciplinary expertise in epidemiology, public health nutrition, community nutrition, food systems,food security, or a related field.

This position is the third position in a cluster hire in DNS that focused on Nutrition, Health Equity and Social Justice. The Division recognizesthe key role of social and structural determinants in shaping the health and nutritional well-being of individuals, families, and communities.This position is under the umbrella of the College of Human Ecology Pathways to Social Justice: Faculty Cohort Hire, which supports acomprehensive and collaborative college-wide initiative to bring together a cohort of scholars who are committed to studying race, ethnicity,and the nature, persistence, and consequences of inequality.

Candidates are expected to be leaders in their disciplines and have demonstrated research excellence in nutrition and health equity.Commensurate with rank, research excellence should be demonstrated by an active, externally funded research program as well as by a substantial record of publication in recognized peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at theundergraduate and graduate level.

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to:

  • Maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program
  • Maintain a high level of scholarly activity
  • Mentor graduate students
  • Forge professional relationships within the Division of Nutritional Sciences and other academic units on campus
  • Participate in the Division of Nutritional Sciences’ graduate and undergraduate teaching

Academic Rank and Compensation:

This position is a 9-month appointment, with the expectation of tenure. This open rank position will be filled at the level of Associate or Full Professor and is designated as 50% effort in research, 50% in teaching/instruction. The salary level will depend on experience and expertiseand will be competitive with comparable positions at peer universities.

Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19708 and upload a cover letter, CV,research statement, a teaching statement, and a statement of diversity. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential letters ofrecommendation to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. For related positions in other departments in CHE, which are included in thePathways to Social Justice: Faculty Cohort Hire, see this central description.

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