California State University, Fresno
College of Social Sciences
Geography
Vacancy # 12746
http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/
College of Social Sciences
Geography
Vacancy # 12746
http://www.fresnostate.edu/socialsciences/
Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity
Available for Academic Year: 2016/2017.
Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.
Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.
Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.
Position Summary :
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning. The successful candidate will teach planning classes, as well as general education classes. Planning classes will focus on the built environment and community; community development, neighborhood planning, housing policy, community-oriented design and land-use planning. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance or service learning education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. The candidate will perform outcome assessment for courses. Additional responsibilities of the candidate include research, publication, and other scholarly activities, as well as advising students and engaging in service at all levels of the university.
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning. The successful candidate will teach planning classes, as well as general education classes. Planning classes will focus on the built environment and community; community development, neighborhood planning, housing policy, community-oriented design and land-use planning. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance or service learning education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. The candidate will perform outcome assessment for courses. Additional responsibilities of the candidate include research, publication, and other scholarly activities, as well as advising students and engaging in service at all levels of the university.
Overview :
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is a student-centered department and one of nine departments and programs in the College of Social Sciences. The department offers a BA degree in Geography, a minor in Meteorology, a minor in Interdisciplinary Urban Studies, and an option in City and Regional Planning; and is also developing an online Certificate of Advanced Study in Community and Regional Planning that it hopes to be made available to students in 2016. Part of the department's five-year plan is to create a separate BS degree in City and Regional Planning. The course offerings support undergraduate preparation for careers in environmental study, teaching, weather, regional and urban planning, and preparation for graduate work. The department boasts the most internationally diverse faculty in the university and takes pride in its scholarly excellence. Faculty research is supported by state of the art facilities in two of its laboratories: environmental research and GIS/Remote sensing laboratories. There is opportunity for students to work with faculty on their research projects.
The Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning is a student-centered department and one of nine departments and programs in the College of Social Sciences. The department offers a BA degree in Geography, a minor in Meteorology, a minor in Interdisciplinary Urban Studies, and an option in City and Regional Planning; and is also developing an online Certificate of Advanced Study in Community and Regional Planning that it hopes to be made available to students in 2016. Part of the department's five-year plan is to create a separate BS degree in City and Regional Planning. The course offerings support undergraduate preparation for careers in environmental study, teaching, weather, regional and urban planning, and preparation for graduate work. The department boasts the most internationally diverse faculty in the university and takes pride in its scholarly excellence. Faculty research is supported by state of the art facilities in two of its laboratories: environmental research and GIS/Remote sensing laboratories. There is opportunity for students to work with faculty on their research projects.
Required Education :
Ph.D. in Geography, City and Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Candidates nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered; however, for continued employment the doctorate must be completed by 7/31/2016.
Ph.D. in Geography, City and Regional Planning, or a related field from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required. Candidates nearing the completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered; however, for continued employment the doctorate must be completed by 7/31/2016.
Required Experience :
Evidence of success in scholarly research, such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or publications of professional and technical reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit:www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.
Evidence of success in scholarly research, such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or publications of professional and technical reports. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University is committed to promoting the success of all, and to reducing the barriers to success related to differences in areas such as race, ethnicity, culture, disability, and more. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and identify their strengths and experiences in this area. For additional information on the University's commitment to diversity visit:www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity.
Preferred Qualifications :
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated expertise in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning, such as teaching community development courses, professional planning experience, and/or an earned AICP certification. Preferred candidates shall have expertise in working with planning offices and local communities on planning-related projects.
Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in teaching excellence at the collegiate level. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated expertise in Community Development and/or Land-Use Planning, such as teaching community development courses, professional planning experience, and/or an earned AICP certification. Preferred candidates shall have expertise in working with planning offices and local communities on planning-related projects.
Application Procedures :
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/2/2015. Complete an on-line application at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach the following materials: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, (2) names and contact information of three references, and (3) a curriculum vitae. Finalists will be required to submit a statement of teaching interest and philosophy; and arrange for a minimum of three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts to be sent directly to the search committee. For inquiries contact Dr. Aribilola Omolayo, Search Committee Chair; Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning; California State University, Fresno; 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue, M/S SB 69; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; Phone: 559.278.5270; E-mail: samuelo@csufresno.edu
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by 11/2/2015. Complete an on-line application at http://jobs.csufresno.edu and attach the following materials: (1) a cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, (2) names and contact information of three references, and (3) a curriculum vitae. Finalists will be required to submit a statement of teaching interest and philosophy; and arrange for a minimum of three current letters of recommendation and official transcripts to be sent directly to the search committee. For inquiries contact Dr. Aribilola Omolayo, Search Committee Chair; Department of Geography and City and Regional Planning; California State University, Fresno; 2555 E. San Ramon Avenue, M/S SB 69; Fresno, CA 93740-8034; Phone: 559.278.5270; E-mail: samuelo@csufresno.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity :
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
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