Looking for an
exciting opportunity to work as a Professor of the Practice in a new and
dynamic Global Development Department at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York?
Cornell University is deeply invested in engaged learning and researchThe
successful candidate will directly shape the new undergraduate Global
Development program, working with diverse colleagues engaged in domestic and
international partnerships. Global Development at Cornell is focused on solving
the world’s grand challenges through dynamic, multidisciplinary, real-world
engagement to improve lives, reduce inequality and protect the environment. As
part of an innovative engaged program, the Professor of the Practice will
support a rich array of existing engaged-learning partnerships and explore new
opportunities for on- and off-campus engaged student learning, while
integrating these opportunities throughout the undergraduate curriculum. The
department is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all facets of our
work. We are interested in candidates who are reflexive in their approach to
development practice and prepared to challenge students to confront real-world
inequalities and reflect on their roles in development policy and practice.
Start date: January 2022 or as negotiated
Rank: Associate/Full
Professor of the Practice (non-tenure track); 9-month appointment; 5-year term,
with possibility of renewal.
Salary
and Benefits: Competitive,
commensurate with background and experience
Responsibilities: This position has 50% teaching and 50% partnership
development for the first 3 years. After a successful partnership network is
established, responsibilities in teaching and advising may expand (up to 75%
FTE), pursuant to evaluation by the unit, college and incumbent. To ensure
success in building a solid foundation of partnerships for our students, a
review of programmatic needs would likely occur after the first three years of
appointment.
Teaching: Instruction
will include 1) teaching short pre- and post-internship courses that include
assessment of student learning outcomes and at least one additional course a
year; 2) providing lectures or discrete modules in existing courses on topics
related to development practice, such as project design and evaluation; and 3)
mentoring and advising an estimated 50 undergraduate students in their
internships each year and advising some Masters in Professional Studies
students in Global Development. The incumbent will ensure that all undergraduate
students can access and succeed in experiential learning opportunities. (e.g.
honors thesis projects, independent studies).
Partnership Development: The Professor of the Practice will provide
intellectual and operational leadership for departmental, applied,
community-based and other engaged learning initiatives and serve as a liaison
for external initiatives. The faculty member will be responsible for developing
and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners that offer
engaged learning opportunities, including domestic and international public, community, and private organizations
as well as campus programs. In doing so, the Professor of the Practice will
promote robust exchange and collaboration between an interdisciplinary resident
faculty and a wide range of development organizations, practitioners, and
policymakers. The Professor of the Practice will also provide supervision and
mentorship to an Engaged and Experiential Learning Coordinator.
Qualifications:
Required:
Graduate
degree in field relevant to Global Development and minimum of 7 years
experience in professional practice. For appointment as Full Professor of the
Practice, 12 or more years in professional practice is required.
Preferred:
· Creating and/or facilitating
innovative networks of development organizations and/or practitioners;
·
Excellence
in teaching, including incorporating active and inclusive learning principles;
·
Advising
undergraduate and/or graduate students, including mentoring and advising
students of color, first generation scholars, and students with other
underrepresented and/or marginalized identities;
·
Advancing
diversity, equity and inclusion through program design and practice;
·
Building
and/or maintaining off-campus engaged and experiential learning programs;
·
Working
collaboratively as part of diverse, high-performing teams;
·
Skilled
assessment of student learning outcomes;
·
Mobilizing
resources to support applied learning programs;
·
PhD
in relevant field for Global Development.
Applications: Candidates must submit: (1) a cover letter that describes professional
experience relevant to the position description; (2) statement
that describes past, present and/or future potential experiences and accomplishments relevant to the promotion of diversity, equity and
inclusion in the department; (3) a
statement which describes your approach to teaching and engaged learning (not
limited to the classroom); (4) a curriculum vitae; and (5) names and contact
information for three professional references (finalists will be asked to
provide letters). Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be
submitted confidentially to Professor Rachel Bezner Kerr, Search Committee
Chair, at rbeznerkerr@cornell.edu. Interested applicants should apply to Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18235 . Review
of applications will commence April 5, 2021 and will continue until the
position has been filled.
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at
Cornell embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a
climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and
backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities
to apply. Global Development and CALS at Cornell embrace diversity and seek
candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races,
nationalities, sexual orientations and gender identities. Diversity and Inclusion
are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and
educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native
Americans living on or near Indian reservations.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York. It
is an inclusive, dynamic, and
innovative Ivy League university as well as New York’s land‐grant institution. CALS is
a premier institution of scientific learning, tackling the complex challenges
of our time through purpose-driven science. More information about the Department of Global Development can be found
on our website. Cornell understands the needs of dual
career couples, which it attempts to meet through a Dual Career program and
membership in the Upstate New York Higher Education Recruitment Consortium,
which assists dual career searches. Visit HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium to see positions available in higher
education in the upstate New York area. Cornell and Ithaca are family-friendly
communities: Cornell offers a rich array of services, programs and benefits to
help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of personal
life, including employee wellness, workshops, childcare and adoption
assistance, parental leave and flexible work options. For more details, see this link.
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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.
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