Open Rank Democracy and Public Policy

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brooks School of Public Policy and the Department of Government at Cornell University invite applications for an open-rank, open subfield search in Democracy and Public Policy. The tenure home is in the Department of Government, with the appointment beginning July 1, 2027.

Successful candidates will conduct research and teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, cover topics such as democratic backsliding, competitive authoritarianism, democratic resistance and resilience, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required no later than July 1, 2027.
• Open rank search across subfields in democracy and public policy.
• Joint appointment between the Brooks School and the Department of Government.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Address topics such as democratic backsliding, competitive authoritarianism, democratic resistance and resilience, and international policy.
• Participate in governance and supervision of graduate and undergraduate research.

Job description

Open Rank Democracy and Public Policy

The Brooks School of Public Policy and the Department of Government (College of Arts and Sciences) at Cornell University invite applications for an open-rank, open subfield search in Democracy and Public Policy. The position, to begin July 1, 2027, will be a joint appointment between the Brooks School and the Department of Government, with the tenure home in the Department of Government. Successful candidates will conduct research and teaching in democracy and public policy, including related topics such as democratic backsliding, competitive authoritarianism, democratic resistance and resilience, democratic futures, and international policy. Courses will be taught at the graduate and undergraduate level, with teaching expectations determined in coordination between the Brooks School, the Government Department, and the candidate. Participation through service and governance in the research and teaching missions (including supervision of graduate and undergraduate research) of the School and Department is also expected.

Candidates must have a scholarly background and research interests in democracy and public policy, and the search is open to all subfields. A Ph.D. is required no later than July 1, 2027.

We will begin to review applications starting December 15, 2026, and will continue until the search is complete. To guarantee full consideration, your file should be complete by this date. Cornell has historical commitment to pursuing knowledge for “…any person…in any study”, and welcomes students, faculty and staff from all walks of life.

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars across many disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000.

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

• Unique applicable skills.

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