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Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor, Temple University - Ambler, PA

Temple University
School of Environmental Design
Department of Community and Regional Planning
Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor, 2015-16 Academic Year

Temple University’s Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the School of Environmental Design invites applications for a visiting assistant or associate professor position  for the 2015-16 academic year.  We are specifically seeking applicants with expertise in transportation planning and a research focus on travel demand management (TDM).

Responsibilities will be evenly split between teaching and research.  The teaching will involve two transportation courses each semester in support of a graduate concentration and certificate in Transportation Planning.  The research will involve working with the Center for Sustainable Communities in support of various contracts with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation focused on travel demand management including bus rapid transit, non-motorized transportation planning and hard shoulder design to improve travel efficiency.  

Located on Temple’s Ambler campus, northwest of Philadelphia, our department offers both a Bachelor of Science in Community Development and a Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning (http://www.temple.edu/ambler/crp).   Courses are offered on multiple campuses.  The faculty is distinguished by rich professional experience, which enables us to offer an educational program steeped in the craft of planning.  CRP faculty collaborates with Temple’s Center for Sustainable Communities which has generated over $10 million in externally-funded planning studies focused on public policy and infrastructure since its founding in 2001.  

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University is a recognized leader in embracing diversity in every aspect of campus life. Our Department sees diversity as fundamental to our efforts to create healthy communities and a just society.   Women, persons with disabilities and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

The preferred qualification is a Ph.D. in planning, engineering, social science or a closely related field.   A complete application package includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement regarding research and teaching interests and contact information for three references.    The review of applications will begin June 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Deborah Howe, Department Chair, at 267-468-8301 ordhowe@temple.edu.