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Assistant/Associate Professor Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences

Postby egc » Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:24 pm

Assistant/Associate Professor Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
Department of Natural Resources - Cornell University

POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

STARTING DATE: August 1, 2017

LOCATION: Department of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will develop an internationally-recognized research program focused on the ecological and/or evolutionary dynamics that influence the conservation and management of freshwater fish populations, including but not limited to Adirondack systems. The appointment is 50% research of which a principal component should build upon the 60-year legacy of research associated with the Adirondack Fishery Research Program by working within the program to address the consequences that changing environmental conditions have on the ecology and management of fishes and fisheries.

The ideal candidate should be able to work across spatial and temporal scales and/or across levels of biological organization from physiology to ecosystems. In keeping with departmental research philosophy, the candidate is expected to actively engage stakeholders, resource managers and other decision-makers. The individual is further expected to secure external funding and contribute to the scholarly literature through journal articles and other peer-reviewed publications.

Teaching responsibilities (50% of appointment) will include two courses offered each academic year and a graduate seminar offered at least once annually. Possible undergraduate courses include core environmental science courses in the Environmental and Sustainability Sciences major. The successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students and supervise undergraduate and graduate research.

Service to society through consultation and other outreach activities is expected of all faculty members in addition to collegiality and service at the departmental, college and university levels. The position is a full-time, tenure-track, academic-year (9-month) appointment. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed director of the Adirondack Fishery Research Program at a future date.

QUALIFICATIONS:
    Ph.D. in fisheries science, aquatic ecology or an affiliated discipline
  • Experience in teaching, student advising, and research related to this position, either postdoctoral or pre-doctoral.
  • Evidence of ability to work with other researchers and stakeholders in collaborative inquiry.
  • Demonstrated interest in working on topics related to contemporary challenges in aquatic conservation and management, and in working cooperatively with conservation/management agencies in applying results of scholarly research.
  • Evidence of ability to attract extramural research support and coordinate and lead an innovative research program.

SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with background and experience within the Assistant or Associate Professor rank at Cornell. Cornell faculty receive an attractive fringe benefits package.

APPLICATIONS: Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7455. Applications should include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and advising philosophy, statement of research interests and accomplishments, names (including mailing and email addresses, and phone numbers) of three references and three relevant publications. Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2016.

Additional inquiries should be directed to Dr. Matt Hare, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Search Committee Chair, 205 Fernow Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, Tel (607) 255-5685, FAX (607) 255-0349, email: mph75@cornell.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. The University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career program to assist with dual career searches
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