Employer Cornell University Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment Postdoctoral AssociateBuilding Systems - Thinking into the Environment & Sustainability CurriculumThe section of Natural Resources and the Environment, within the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to lead the development, implementation, and assessment of active learning pedagogy that strengthens ‘systems-thinking’ throughout the cross-college Environment & Sustainability (E&S) major. This is a full-time position, based at the Ithaca campus. We expect the Postdoctoral Associate to be in residence in Ithaca. Initial appointment is for one year, with potential for renewal for a second year, contingent upon performance, available work and funding.The Postdoctoral Associate will collaborate with instructors of Environment and Sustainability (E&S) core courses to: develop and integrate active-learning strategies that strengthen systems-thinking competencies; design formative and summative assessments of systems-thinking skills at the course and program levels; support scaffolding systems-thinking pedagogy across the E&S curriculum. The position is supported by Cornell’s Active Learning Initiative (ALI). The Postdoctoral Associate will participate in ALI programming, including weekly fellows’ meetings and program evaluations such as surveys and classroom observations. Opportunities for co-teaching are available, though the Postdoctoral Associate will not be required to serve as an instructor of record. Anticipated Division of Time Course module and assessment development and implementation: 50%Literature review: 15%Workshop development: 15%Data analysis and writing: 20% Requirements PhD in natural resources, environmental sciences, environmental policy, ecology, sustainability science or a related field.Demonstrated capability and interest in teaching and pedagogy, particularly active-learning approaches and pedagogy assessment design.Experience or interest in pedagogy research is also desirable.Background or interest in complex systems theory and applications, particularly in interdisciplinary social-ecological contexts, is strongly preferred.Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in undergraduate education.Interest in innovative and engaged learning approaches to sustainability education.Supervision ExercisedThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities but will have the opportunity to interact with and mentor graduate and undergraduate students. To apply: Please apply via Academic Jobs Online (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31747). Candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter that outlines relevant coursework, training and/or experience with social-ecological systems or complex systems topics, teaching and course development experience, relevant research interests and the names of at least three references.Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified. Job Field: Fisheries Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Ithaca, NY Salary: $65,000 Application Deadline: Tue, 05/05/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31747
