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Assistant Professor (Climate Politics and Equitable Futures - AP)

Climate change and the coming climate transitions are radically reshaping global politics, with profound domestic and international implications. We aim to make Cornell's Government Department a disciplinary leader in the integrated study of the complex political transformations that are already in process as a result of global warming as well as in developing the transformative politics needed to respond to global warming and its consequences. We are interested in scholarship that addresses topics such as the intersection of climate and environmental politics with racial and ethnic politics, indigenous politics, political economy, environmental justice, the (in)equitable distribution of the costs of climate change, the politics of sustainability, and the politics of climate related migration, among others.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of written work, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations. In addition, we ask applicants to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research service, and/or outreach in a diverse community; applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application.

We will begin to review applications starting September 20, 2023, and will continue until the search is complete.

The Department of Government, and the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell embrace diversity and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts students and faculty of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.

[Pay Range: $76,200-$211,000]

Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.

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 embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Pay Range:

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)

• Unique applicable skills.

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Notice to Applicants:

EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.