Open Rank, Asst, Assoc or Full Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences

Position Description

Full Position
Description (2 faculty positions)

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Division of Nutritional Sciences

Cornell University

The Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) at Cornell
University invites applications for two Professor positions. We seek candidates
at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level whose research interests
and plans align with the mission and thematic focus of DNS. Research within DNS
is organized around four thematic areas: Nutrition for Maternal and Child
Health; Nutrition for Metabolic Health; Nutrition for Public Health and Health
Equity; and Nutrition for Precision Health. We are particularly interested in
candidates whose expertise spans multiple domains and who are committed to
translational nutrition research, such as bridging behavioral research with
community implementation and public health impact, connecting molecular
mechanisms with human physiology and health, or the application of data science
methods to nutrition.

Candidates who are working at the intersection of nutrition
with other fields are also encouraged to apply. Successful candidates should
have a track record of high-quality research commensurate with rank. Candidates
are expected to maintain a strong extramurally funded research program,
supervise PhD students, and teach and coordinate courses in nutrition or
related topics at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The Division of Nutritional Sciences
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. To fulfill our
vision, we aim to discover new scientific knowledge, translate knowledge into
evidence-based actions that promote human health and well-being, disseminate
and evaluate interventions in populations, and train the next generation of
leaders and professionals in our field. 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.

Research Infrastructure
In addition to the laboratories of the individual faculty
members, DNS houses a shared research infrastructure consisting of three
pillars: 1) a Human Metabolic Research Unit for controlled clinical studies in
nutrition and metabolism; 2) a Nutritional Chemistry Laboratory for
quantitative analysis of metabolites and clinical chemical parameters; 3) a
Molecular and Cellular Laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for
molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. In 2022, a new Cornell Center
for Precision Nutrition and Health was established by the College of Human
Ecology, with its leadership based in the Division of Nutritional Sciences.

DNS is the administrative home for the Cornell Graduate
Field of Nutrition and the Graduate Field of Epidemiology and currently has
three NIH-sponsored training grants in Artificial Intelligence and Precision
Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, and Translational Research to support
pre- and post-doctoral trainees. DNS faculty currently supports about 70
graduate students and about 15 postdoctoral trainees. The DNS undergraduate
program consists of three majors and a concentration, collectively covering about
670 students. DNS also coordinates a Didactic Program in Dietetics and a
Dietetic Internship program.

The Division is home to the Food and Nutrition Education in
Communities program, which leads the New York State Expanded Food and Nutrition
Education Program (NYS EFNEP) delivered through the Cornell Cooperative
Extension (CCE) system. DNS is the only
nutrition-focused World Health Organization | Pan American Health Organization
Collaborating Centre in the USA and is an Affiliate Center in the Cochrane US
Network. DNS is also home to the Program in International Nutrition, the
longest-running program of its kind with an alumni base of over 300 graduates.

Academic Environment at Cornell University
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. Together, these characteristics make
Cornell an intellectually dynamic environment in which faculty can pursue
ambitious research, excellence in teaching, and meaningful contributions to
society.

Qualifications:

The candidate is expected to have:

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

in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, medicine, or a related biomedical
field.

• Commensurate with rank, demonstrated research

excellence supported by a record of publication in the field and (potential
for) strong externally funded research program.

• 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.

Responsibilities:

The candidate is expected to:

• 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.

Academic Rank and Compensation:
The two positions, which are part of this hire, are 9-month
appointments, with the expectation of tenure. Both positions are designated as
60% effort in research, 40% in teaching/instruction. Salary level will depend
on experience and expertise and will be competitive with comparable positions
at peer universities.

Applicants must apply through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33311">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33311
and upload a cover letter, CV, research statement, a teaching statement, and a
mentoring statement. Applicants must also arrange for three confidential
letters of recommendation to be submitted through Academic Jobs Online.

Applications

will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue until these positions
have been filled.

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary unless otherwise noted)
• Unique applicable skills.