Assistant or Associate Professor of Urban Plant Ecology

Faculty Position Available

Assistant or Associate Professor of Urban Plant Ecology

School of Integrative Plant Science

Cornell University

Position:

Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure Track

Location:

Ithaca NY. The academic home for this position is the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.

The School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell University welcomes applications for a 9month fulltime tenuretrack position with an emphasis on the ecology and management of plants in urban green spaces. As New York States urban population continues to increase the sustainable creation of green spaces and their integration into the built environment will be critical to ensure the healthy functioning of urban communities. The positive benefits of urban green spaces are increasingly valued for plant and animal biodiversity human quality of life and ecosystem services.

Additionally the benefits of urban green spaces in supporting human health are increasingly being recognized with initiatives to link environmental health with human and animal health. Urban forests and green spaces in the built environment are associated with mental and physical health benefits. A robust body of evidence confirms that time spent in nature including urban green spaces can reduce stress levels and blood pressure improve sleep patterns and improve memory. To reach diverse populations across the state it is imperative to address the creation of urban green spaces as a priority for New York.

Responsibilities:

This position has an effort split of 60 research and 40 teaching.

Research 60

Possible topics might include breeding and selection of urban landscape plants root biology in urban environments ecophysiological modeling of urban tree ecosystem services urban landscape management ecotoxicology resporation and remediation of damaged landscapes development or exploitation of plant resistance to biotic and abiotic stressors and related topics. There are extensive opportunies for collaboration across the College and University.

Teaching 40

Expectations include teaching an undergraduate course on sustainable landscape management a seven week modular course on plant identification in natural environments and coteaching an undergraduate course on urban plant biodiversity that includes woody plant identification and establishment in urban landscapes.

The successful candidate will assume an active role in advancing the Green Cities initiative an informal group of Cornell faculty staff and students who contribute to improving urban ecosystem services and quality of life.

The successful candidate will also be positioned to collaborate with numerous colleagues throughout several Cornell colleges and units.

Affiliation:

The successful candidate will be a tenureline faculty member of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and will be based in Ithaca NY in the School of Integrative Plant Science (SIPS).

• The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Horticulture Plant Science Ecology or related discipline demonstrate potential to excel in the research and teaching activities described above display excellence in communication and collaboration across a variety of audiences and contribute to a culture of inclusive excellence through leadership and delivery of inclusive research and undergraduate and graduate educational programs.

Applications and Starting Date:

The anticipated starting date is 1 July 2024 or as negotiated. Qualified applicants should submit 1 a cover letter briefly summarizing background qualifications and interest in the position 2 a Curriculum Vitae 3 a research statement outlining experience interests and goals 4 a teaching statement outlining experience interests and goals 5 a statement supporting diverse communities (this can be a standalone document (preferred) or the information can be embedded in other parts of the application materials) outlining how through research teaching service. mentoring extension and/or outreach the candidate has and will contribute to support Cornells historical mission of any person any study; 6 the names and contact information of four references (letters will be requested after the applications are reviewed) and 7 unofficial academic transcripts. Materials should be submitted online to: https://academicjobsonline/ajo/jobs/27059. Applications received by 10 March 2024 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to:

Prof. William Miller Search Chair

Michele Blackmore Assistant to the Search Chair

CALS hiring range for this position is:

Assistant Professor: $79400 $135000

Associate Professor: $97500 $148500

Cornell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Support for startup costs will be available. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purposedriven science and Cornell Universitys second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through worldrenowned research education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving nextgeneration scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the worlds complex interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance here in New York across the nation and around the world.

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