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Division of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Human Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - tenure track positions

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New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn.

The Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) in the College of Human Ecology and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has multiple faculty positions available on the Ithaca campus (tenured and tenure-track). DNS is among the largest and top-ranking nutritional science departments in the world.

Applications from all areas of nutritional science and related fields are welcome.

Strong consideration will be given to scholars with demonstrated research and teaching or extension excellence in areas such as (but not exclusive to): precision nutrition; nutritional immunology; cancer biology; health equity; global health; maternal and child nutrition, food and nutrition security; artificial intelligence, big data, computational biology as applied to molecular or human nutrition; and/or the basic life sciences.

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.