Open Rank, Professorial - Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University | Ithaca, NY, US | Rezi

Open Rank, Professorial - Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University

Open Rank, Professorial - Division of Nutritional Sciences

Cornell University · Ithaca, NY, US

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Open Rank, Professorial - Division of Nutritional Sciences

Cornell University · Ithaca, NY, US

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About the Role

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell University seeks candidates for two Professor positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Research interests should align with DNS's mission, focusing on areas like Maternal and Child Health, Metabolic Health, Public Health and Health Equity, and Precision Health. The university is particularly interested in candidates with expertise spanning multiple domains and a commitment to translational nutrition research, bridging behavioral research with community implementation, molecular mechanisms with human physiology, or applying data science to nutrition.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a high-quality externally funded research program
  • Maintain a high level of scholarly activity
  • Mentor graduate students
  • Forge professional relationships within the Division of Nutritional Sciences and other academic units on campus
  • Participate in the Division of Nutritional Sciences’ undergraduate and graduate teaching programs
  • Contribute academic service at the Division, College, and/or University level

Requirements

  • A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD/PhD) in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, medicine, or a related biomedical field
  • Demonstrated research excellence supported by a record of publication in the field and (potential for) strong externally funded research program, commensurate with rank
  • Interest in building academic linkages within the Division of Nutritional Sciences’ program areas, and with other departments and centers throughout the University
  • A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

Location

  • Ithaca, New York

Work Type

  • Onsite
  • 9-month appointments
  • 60% research, 40% teaching/instruction

Experience Level

  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • Full Professor

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD/PhD)

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive with comparable positions at peer universities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care options
  • Generous retirement contributions
  • Access to wellness programs
  • Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
  • Health and personal leave
  • Three weeks of vacation
  • 13 holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, winter break from December 25-January 1)
  • Tuition-free Extramural Study
  • Employee Degree Program
  • Tuition aid for external education
  • Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program

About the Company

  • The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) is the home for human-centered nutrition research, teaching, and extension at Cornell University.
  • The vision of DNS is to be one of the leading academic nutrition units in the world, dedicated to advancing human health through excellence and leadership in research, education, and public engagement.
  • DNS studies human nutrition at levels ranging from cells to society, drawing on the chemical, biological and social sciences to understand the complex relationships among human health, nutritional status, food and lifestyle patterns, and social and institutional environments.
  • Cornell University is a leading Ivy League institution committed to excellence in education, research, and public engagement.
  • Founded in 1865, Cornell is a uniquely comprehensive university that combines the breadth of a major research institution with the close-knit intellectual environment of a smaller academic community.
  • Located in Ithaca, New York, Cornell offers a distinctive setting in the Finger Lakes region, with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and a vibrant cultural community.
  • The university encompasses 16 colleges and schools, offering programs across the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and other professional fields.
  • Cornell is home to a diverse and highly accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff from around the world.
  • Its interdisciplinary environment encourages collaboration across traditional academic boundaries and supports innovative approaches to complex societal challenges.
  • Cornell’s strong connections with industry, government, and other academic institutions provide extensive opportunities for collaborative research and broader impact.
  • Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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 be 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 (VEVRAA) 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.