The ILR School at Cornell University is searching for a conflict resolution scholar at the associate or full professor level to serve as the inaugural David and Alexandra Lipsky Chair in Dispute Resolution. The Global Labor and Work department is looking for candidates who are internationally recognized scholars in the area of workplace conflict and dispute resolution and who can support our growing diverse student body through advising and inclusive teaching approaches. This is a tenured position at a rank fitting with the candidate’s record of accomplishments (associate or full). Candidates should have a record of high-quality research published in top tier refereed outlets as well as the ability to teach effectively to both undergraduates and graduate students on the Cornell Ithaca campus.
We especially welcome applicants who focus their research on dispute resolution and conflict management in the union and/or nonunion settings with an emphasis on labor relations, law, or policy. In particular, candidates who study topics such as arbitration (labor and employment), mediation, and conflict management systems are encouraged to apply. Scholars from a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, industrial relations, law, sociology, political science, and economics, are encouraged to apply.
The ILR School is home to the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution (http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/scheinman-institute). The Scheinman Institute is the nation’s leading center for the study of workplace conflict resolution, engaging in a broad range of research, teaching, and outreach activities. We anticipate the holder of the David and Alexandra Lipsky Chair in Dispute Resolution to play an active role in the Scheinman Institute both academically and administratively.
The ILR School (www.ilr.cornell.edu) is the world’s leading college focused on work, employment, and labor issues. Our faculty come from an array of disciplinary backgrounds and study a broad range of issues related to labor, employment, and organizations. Cornell University is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.
We seek applicants whose record in research, teaching or service has prepared them to contribute to Cornell’s historical commitment to diversity.
The ILR School’s hiring offer will be based on the candidate's education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills.
To be considered, please apply via Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27956 Interested candidates should submit a vita, statements explaining research and teaching capabilities. To continue to meet our educational, research and service goals and to meet our commitment to our founding principle, we hire and invest in faculty members who share our historical commitment to pursing knowledge for …any person…in any study. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current or future) to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in such a diverse community. Applicants can submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials. We request three reference letters.
Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged.
Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024, and will continue until the search is concluded. Inquiries about this position should be directed to Professor Ariel Avgar at aca27@cornell.edu.
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