Faculty Position in Nutrition
The Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Section of Nutrition. Candidates must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited veterinary school. Board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Nutrition) or European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition is preferred, but candidates who have recently completed an approved residency in Internal Medicine (Nutrition) and are eligible to sit the board certification examination of the DACVIM (nutrition) or ECVCN will be considered.
The successful candidate will be overseeing an established service in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, a comprehensive teaching and referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The candidate will be expected to provide excellent clinical care and client communication, effective didactic and laboratory instruction to veterinary students and active continuing education to the veterinary community. The successful candidate will develop or continue an independent funded research program in addition to conducting collaborative research. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist at the College and University, including Weill Medical College and technology campuses in New York City.
The candidate should exhibit outstanding interpersonal skills and a cooperative work ethic that will interface well with all sections of the hospital. Distribution of effort in the Section and Department will be determined in accordance with the service needs, academic priorities, and the candidate’s expertise and academic goals in nutrition. Commitment percentages to clinical teaching and service in the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, lecture and laboratory instruction of veterinary students and house officers, and independent and collaborative research are negotiable. Clinical duties require flexible working hours that may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend responsibilities.
The salary range for this position is $135,000-$180,000. Salary, rank, and title will be commensurate with academic credentials and experience.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca on the shores of Cayuga Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. Ithaca is a vibrant city with art museums, theaters, and a diverse selection of restaurants. It is within driving distance of several large metropolitan centers, award-winning wineries, and downhill skiing areas. Ithaca is a nature-lovers paradise with ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Easy campus-to-campus bus transportation allows one to explore or work in NYC while enjoying the “Ithaca is Gorges” lifestyle.
The University seeks to meet the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career program to assist with dual career searches.
For more information, go to: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/clinical-sciences or contact Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, Chair of the Search Committee at jw37@cornell.edu.
Electronic application submission is through Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30076
To apply, submit a cover letter including a statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and plans, statement of teaching interests and plans, and the names of 3 individuals who can provide references.
