Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
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Position Description
Associate or Full Professor of Government & Public PolicyBrooks School of Public Policy and the Department of GovernmentCornell University
The Brooks School of Public Policy and the Department of
Government at Cornell University invite applications for an Associate or Full
Professor of Government & Public Policy in the field of Data Science and
Public Policy. Successful candidates will teach in the core quantitative
methods sequence in the PhD program in Government. We welcome applicants from
all subfields of political science who demonstrate excellence in research and
teaching. We also welcome applications from advanced assistant professors who
would be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor.
The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary hiring initiative at Cornell’s new Brooks School of Public Policy and will be jointly appointed in their disciplinary home within the Department of Government. This position is 50% research and 50% teaching and advising. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
We will begin reviewing applications on September 26th and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must include: (a) Cover letter; (b) Curriculum vitae; (c) up to three examples of written work(s); (d) Statement of contribution to diversity. Candidates advancing to later review stages will be asked to provide names of references. Questions about the position and the search can be sent to the search committee chair, Tom Pepinsky.
The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy is tackling complex U.S. and global societal challenges. We develop practical solutions that policymakers and other decisionmakers can use to improve the health and prosperity of our population. We are doing this in ways that resonate with Cornell’s unique strengths as an institution to quickly position the Brooks School as a leading school of public policy in the U.S. In service to these goals, we seek to hire several world-class public policy research scholars oriented toward policy engagement and impact across a variety of disciplines.
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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.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Examples of written work
- Statement of contribution to diversity
Further Info:
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853