Urban Plant Ecology Professor

5 days ago

Ithaca, New York, United States Cornell University Full time
Faculty Position Available

Assistant or Associate Professor of Urban Plant Ecology

School of Integrative Plant Science

Cornell University

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track

Location: Ithaca, NY

The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with an emphasis on the ecology and management of plants in urban green spaces.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Horticulture, Plant Science, Ecology, or a related discipline, and will demonstrate potential to excel in research and teaching activities, display excellence in communication and collaboration, and contribute to a culture of inclusive excellence.

The position has an effort split of 60% research and 40% teaching. Research topics may include breeding and selection of urban landscape plants, root biology in urban environments, ecophysiological modeling of urban tree ecosystem services, urban landscape management, ecotoxicology, and related topics.

Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate course on sustainable landscape management, a seven-week modular course on plant identification in natural environments, and co-teaching an undergraduate course on urban plant biodiversity.

The successful candidate will assume an active role in advancing the Green Cities initiative and will be positioned to collaborate with numerous colleagues throughout several Cornell colleges and units.

The anticipated starting date is 1 July 2024 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, statement supporting diverse communities, and the names and contact information of four references.

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League and Land-grant university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.

Cornell University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples and is a member of the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to assist with dual career searches.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

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