Assistant Professor- Urban and Regional Planning
Job Description
The California State University at Fresno invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Urban and Regional Planning beginning in August 2011. The preferred candidate will be professionally trained in urban and regional planning with a specialization in one or more of the following areas — physical, land use, transportation, environmental, community, and economic.
The preferred candidate shall have extensive expertise in working with or for local governments on urban and regional planning projects. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to and potential for teaching excellence and scholarly activity at the university level. The successful candidate is expected to develop courses for the urban planning curriculum of the department, and will teach other lower and upper division courses in the departments of Geography and Political Science including People and Places, American West, and American Government. The successful candidate will be part of a cohort of faculty who will work as a team to develop research, strategies, and practices that support the urban and regional transformation of the San Joaquin Valley. The team will work on projects that address the social, economic, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural needs of the region. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The standard teaching load of the university is 12 WTUs per semester. An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Urban Planning, Geography, Political Science, or a related field is required for appointment to a tenure track position.
Apply: (1) Submit applications online at http://jobs.csufresno.edu/ with cover letter, vitae, teaching philosophy, and unofficial transcript as attachments; and (2) Have three referees to directly MAIL their original letters of reference to:
Dr. C. K. Leung, Search Committee Chair
Department of Geography, California State University— Fresno
2555 E. San Ramon Ave., M/S SB69
Fresno, CA 93740-8034
Phone: (559) 278-2797; Fax: (559) 278-7268.
Completed applications received by January 15, 2011 will receive full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
The California State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
Contact Information
Contact Name Chi K. Leung
Phone 559 278-2845
Fax 559 278-7268
Email cleung@csufresno.edu
Website
Postal Address California State University, Fresno
Geography Department
2555 E. San Ramon, SB69
Fresno, CA 93740
http://www.planning.org/jobs/search/listing.htm?AdID=41434
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