From: Michael Burns <michael AT fingerlakespermaculture.org>
To: fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org
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Subject: Sociology of Food Systems faculty position
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011 09:15:37 -0400
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 (ct259 AT 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 (pdm1 AT 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.