Cornell University Seeks Associate Professor

Posted on January 2, 2023

Position Title:

Associate Professor

Position Summary

The School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University (https://sips.cals.cornell.edu) invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Regional and Global Vegetable Improvement. Our food system urgently needs vegetable crops that yield reliably and with greater nutrient density, in the context of increasing environmental stresses. The new faculty member will establish an internationally recognized breeding program that develops new cultivars of two or more vegetable crops relevant to New York State and beyond. Examples of suitable crops include, but are not limited to: tomatoes, beets, carrots, chicories, eggplant, lettuce, onions, spinach, melons, sweet corn, and niche crops.

Primary Responsiblities

Supervise graduate students
Secure grant funding to drive a complementary research program

Collaborate with growers and other stakeholders along the value chain

Serve as a faculty member of the Vegetable Breeding Institute to ensure successful cultivar development and subsequent adoption

Extension responsibilities include leadership and participating in vegetable breeding extension efforts, including but not limited to development of curricula for training extension educators, growers, and seed industry personnel, delivering extension educational programs, and directing vegetable variety trials. Opportunity exists to extend beyond traditional extension programming into collaborations with nutritionists, social scientists and market researchers as they relate to variety development. The ideal candidate will thrive in Cornell’s vibrant, diverse network of scholars, professionals and students, which boasts successful, established partnerships with many organizations, including the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Breeding Insight, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Vegetable Breeding Institute and the USDA Agricultural Research Service.

Qualification Requirements

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Plant Genetics, Plant Biology, or related disciplines. Well-qualified applicants are expected to have a demonstrated record of publication excellence. Preferred qualifications include postdoctoral experience, communication, and collaboration across a variety of audiences, and the ability to contribute to a culture of inclusive excellence through leadership and delivery of inclusive research and extension programs.

Salary and Benefits: A highly competitive salary, generous benefits package, and support for start-up research costs are provided, commensurate with experience.

Apply

Submit as a single PDF file to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23902 a cover letter summarizing your background, qualifications and interest in this position; a research statement describing research accomplishments and interests (3 pages maximum); an extension statement describing extension experience, philosophy, and/or interests (2 pages maximum); a Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement describing past contributions and future aspirations to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity at Cornell and with stakeholders (2 pages maximum); a detailed curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information of three references (letters will be requested for finalists after the applications are reviewed). Initial screening of applications will begin on March 4, 2023. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Walter De Jong, Search Chair (walter.dejong@cornell.edu), or Amy Collins, Assistant to the Section Chair (acl10@cornell.edu).

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Professionals, Postdoctoral, Education