Job description

The Department of Development Sociology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University is seeking applicants for a 9-month tenure-track position in Sociology of Food Systems.  This position is part of an interdisciplinary cluster hire that also includes a position in Sustainable Cropping and Food Systems in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has 50% Teaching and 50% Research responsibilities. Qualified applicants must have a demonstrated ability to establish a distinguished record of scholarship with clear relevance to food system issues, and demonstrated ability to participate in and/or lead interdisciplinary projects.  Appointees will be expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program on the social organization of food systems.  Teaching will consist of 2.5 courses per year focusing on the social organization and restructuring of food systems in the U.S. and/or internationally.   More information on food system and other related research, teaching and outreach in Development Sociology can be found at http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Sociology or related disciplines.  The candidate must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural setting.

Start Date:     As negotiated

Rank:             Assistant Professor (tenure track)

Salary:           Competitive and commensurate with background and experience

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Deadline

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