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Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy

Position ID:
Cornell-Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy-TTAPHEALTHEQUITYPP [#23338, WDR-00033900]
Position Title: 
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Health Equity and Public Policy
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Public Policy
Health Policy
Appl Deadline:
finished (2022/10/18, finished 2023/08/19)
Position Description:
   

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Health Equity and Public Policy 
Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy 


The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Equity and Public Policy. We seek an early career social scientist whose research and teaching interests address policy-relevant issues relating to health equity. We welcome applicants with scholarly training and expertise in public policy and health policy. The successful candidate will be part of a major hiring initiative at Cornell’s new Brooks School of Public Policy. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a field related to Public Policy and/or Health Policy. 

We will begin reviewing applications on November 15th, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications must include: (a) Cover letter; (b) Curriculum vitae; (c) Research statement; (d) Teaching statement; (e) Up to three examples of written work(s); (f) Statement of contribution to diversity; and (g) Names of three references (final candidates will be asked to submit letters later). 

Questions about the position and the search can be sent to the search committee co-chairs, Dr.’s Jamila Michener and Jeff Niederdeppe.

Click here to apply 

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy is tackling complex U.S. and global societal challenges, including health inequity. We develop practical solutions that policymakers and other decisionmakers can use to improve the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of our population. Cornell University established the Brooks School in 2021 and is positioning it to quickly become a leading school of public policy with expertise in areas that resonate with Cornell’s unique strengths as an academic institution. 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. There will be ample opportunity for researchers to work collaboratively through the university-wide Cornell Center for Health Equity (CCHEq). 

This position may be supported by Cornell University’s FIRST program (Cornell FIRST), via a grant from the NIH’s Common Fund’s Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) program, to recruit early-career faculty who have a demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence. “Inclusive excellence” refers to cultures that establish and sustain scientific environments that cultivate and benefit from a full range of talent.


Employment Assistance:

For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.

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EEO Statement:

Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “... any person ... any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Teaching statement
  • Statement of contribution to diversity
  • Three Examples of written work
  • Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
 
2301F MVR Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853