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Cornell University, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Position ID:
Cornell-Ecology and Evolutionary Biology-HERPPROFESSOR [#23424, WDR-00034005]
Position Title: 
Assistant Professor
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Appl Deadline:
finished (2022/10/24, finished 2024/07/12, listed until 2023/04/20)
Position Description:
   

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

Position Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
Assistant Professor: Herpetology 

 The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates (CUMV) invite applications for a tenure-track position in Herpetology. Compelling candidates will build a research program on the diversity and natural history of reptiles and/or amphibians, using their expertise to address fundamental biological questions within one or more of a broad range of sub-disciplines including evolutionary biology, ecology, systematics, physiology, morphology, behavior, conservation biology, and/or citizen science. Preference will be given to candidates who employ state-of-the-art approaches that create or make use of herpetological specimen collections. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and preferably postdoctoral experience, demonstrated scholarly excellence and scientific productivity, a collaborative outlook, a dedication to teaching and engaging undergraduate and graduate students in Herpetology and other courses, and a track record of addressing inclusivity and public engagement through their professional contributions in keeping with Cornell's efforts to promote diversity and equity in our community. 

 Candidates should submit via the website https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23424">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23424, a cover letter of up to two pages, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, a research statement (two pages), a statement of teaching interests and experience (two pages), a statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion (two pages), and a page listing citations/DOIs for three representative publications. Inquiries can be directed to Search Committee Chair, Irby Lovette, at herpsearch@cornell.edu . Review of applications will begin November 28th, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.


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Cornell University 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 and/or marginalized identities to apply.


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EEO Statement:

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

Further Info:
email address
 
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Cornell University
Corson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853