Sociology of Food Systems (Assistant Professor) Department of Development Sociology Cornell University
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. Start Date: As negotiated Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure track) Salary: Competitive and commensurate with background and experience Qualifications: Ph.D. in Sociology or related disciplines. The candidate must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi- cultural setting. Applications: Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter stating why she/he is a good candidate for this tenure track position, together with a curriculum vitae, a brief research plan, and a statement of teaching interests and experience. All application materials, including the cover letter, curriculum vitae, research plan, statement of teaching interest and selected reprints should be incorporated into a single PDF file and submitted electronically to Ms. Cynthia Twardokus (ct...@cornell.edu). Review of applications will begin after 15 July 2011, continuing until the deadline of October 1, 2011. Inquiries may be sent to Professor Philip McMichael, Development Sociology, Search Committee Chair (p...@cornell.edu). Applicants should also provide names and email addresses of three individuals who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation. Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy League university and New York's land- grant institution. For information about the home department, visit http://devsoc.cals.cornell.edu/ . Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Earn your Permaculture Design Certificate July 22nd through August 7, 2011 http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - http://FLXpermaculture.Net regional regenerative resources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Earn your Permaculture Design Certificate July 22nd through August 7, 2011 http://FingerLakesPermaculture.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _______________________________________________ FingerLakesPermaculture mailing list FingerLakesPermaculture@lists.ibiblio.org http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/fingerlakespermaculture Visit http://FLXpermaculture.Net to manage your subscription.
