Assistant Associate Professor Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
Assistant Associate Professor Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
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Assistant / Associate Professor
Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
Department of Natural Resources and the Environment
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cornell University
Position:Assistant/Associate Professor Tenuretrack.
Location:Ithaca NY USA. The academic home for this position is the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences housed on the Ithaca campus of Cornell University.
The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment welcomes applications for a 9month fulltime tenuretrack position in aquatic ecology and fisheries science at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. The position will entail 50 research and 50 teaching. Responsibilities will center around research complemented by teaching and mentoring within the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment (DNRE). DNRE is a leader of sustainability science within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS); our collective expertise in the natural and social sciences is paired with vigorous traditions of nonacademic partnerships and stakeholder engagement. We seek to build upon existing strengths in aquatic ecology and ecosystem management within DNRE and other Cornell units by hiring a researcher interested in leveraging both field expertise and regionally collected longterm data resources.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an internationally recognized research program that attracts external funding to advance freshwater science and improve the management of lake ecosystems. Research will be based primarily in regional freshwater systems including work at the Cornell Biological Field Station (CBFS). The Station sits on the shore of Oneida Lake and its research facilities enable field sampling controlled experiments at multiple scales and analysis of a wide variety of sample types. CBFS continues to build upon its globally notable data assets including 65 years of limnological and fish community data from Oneida Lake and annual lower trophic data from Lake Ontario (since 1995 and the other four Laurentian Great Lakes (since 2012. These longterm data are well suited for connecting the physical chemical and biological dynamics of lake ecosystems with climate drivers land cover change and societal outcomes (fisheries harmful algal blooms recreational opportunities). For decades CBFS has been a focal point for collaboration between Cornell and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) creating opportunities for innovative management experiments professional development of agency staff and translation of knowledge to inform fisheries management decisions. There are also ample opportunities to synergize with Cornell researchers associated with the Adirondack Fishery Research Program the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and the Center for Conservation Social Sciences.
Outstanding research scholarship is expected as is excellence in and commitment to teaching translation of knowledge advising and inclusive mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. We seek colleagues with a record demonstrating success and/or promise across all these areas and who will be supported by and contribute to a vibrant culture of inclusive excellence at such candidates are expected to engage in service and leadership activities within the department the college and university and relevant professional societies. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing marginalized identities who are underrepresented in academia the classroom and higher education careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background). We encourage applications from candidates who have experience in building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment through teaching mentoring research outreach life experiences and/or service.
Position Responsibilities:
This position has a balanced effort between research 50 and teaching 50.
Research 50 The successful candidate will develop and lead an externally funded and internationally recognized research program to advance freshwater science and improve the management of lake ecosystems.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain a wellfunded research program. Excellence in and commitment to development of multidisciplinary teambased research is essential.
Teaching 50 Classroom teaching expectations will involve two undergraduate courses per year with topics and timing designed around the individuals expertise and the needs of the crosscollege Environment and Sustainability (E&S) major. At least one course should focus on freshwater ecosystems or taxa (e.g. fisheries science fish ecology lake ecosystem management). Contributions to graduatelevel teaching will be welcomed but are not to mentor graduate and undergraduate students abound at CBFS including leveraging the stations facilities teamoriented atmosphere and connections with management agencies.
Location: The successful candidate will be located at Cornell Universitys Ithaca Campus.
Department Affiliation: The successful candidate will join the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment as a tenuretrack faculty member within College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. A CALS mentoring program to support personal and professional development for new faculty will provide advocacy guidance and assistance.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in natural sciences relevant to lake ecology and management (e.g. biology ecology limnology marine science fisheries biogeochemistry environmental engineering) is required.
Engagement with social sciences or other disciplines is also welcome. We especially encourage applicants whose scholarship integrates across temporal and spatial scales brings an ecosystem perspective to lake ecology and fisheries and seeks to improve stewardship of aquatic resources through applied research.
Experience managing or engaging with biological field stations or other research centers is desired but not required. In addition we welcome applicants whose work has contributed to meeting the needs of management agencies and environmental NGOs.
Applications and Starting Date:
The anticipated starting date is July 2025 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 copies of three relevant publications 7 names and contact information for three references. References will only be contacted for applicants who are selected for webbased interviews. Materials should be submitted online to: received by January 20 2025 will be given full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Dr. Pete McIntyre Search Committee Chair
Please use the subject line: Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science Search.
CALS hiring range for position:
Assistant Professor: $90000 $130000
Associate Professor: $115000 $170000
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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