Faculty Appointment in Social Policy - University of Maryland

Who: University of Maryland

What: Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy seeks an Associate or Full professor starting Fall 2020. The School seeks distinguished candidates with an active research agenda and teaching interest in such policy areas as:

• health (including public health, healthcare access and financing, and social determinants of health);
• poverty and income disparity;
• social insurance;
• education (including higher education); 
• criminal justice.
• Demonstrable commitment to health-related policy problems as part of a candidate’s portfolio creates prospects for an endowed chair.

Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. The search especially prizes academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels. As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us. Executive training is also an institutional priority (see below).

Applicants should hold an earned doctorate. Doctorates should be in such fields as: public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science. Women and members of minorities whose hiring would enhance the School’s diversity are especially encouraged to apply.

Application materials should include a letter of interest describing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three references, and a recent publication or writing sample.

To apply, visit http://ejobs.umd.edu, locate the position announcement and apply online. Materials sent outside of the online system cannot be accepted. Questions concerning the application process may be addressed to Katharine Zang, at kzang@umd.edu. Review of applications will commence on December 1. Prospective applicants are urged to contact the search chair, Professor Christopher H. Foreman, cforeman@umd.edu at any time with any questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  An earned doctorate in such fields as public policy, public administration, economics, sociology, education, public health, history, law (Juris Doctor), social psychology or political science.
• Candidates must have established records yielding publication in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books. 

Preferences:

• Academic versatility, meaning an ability to teach multiple social policy or other courses at both undergraduate (B.A. in Public Policy) and graduate levels
• As a policy school seeking impact in both academic and public discourse, a record of engagement beyond the academy is attractive for us.

The University of Maryland School of Public Policy is a top-ranked school of public policy and management with a faculty of scholars and distinguished practitioners. In addition to its signature Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) degree (primarily for pre-career students) with robust specializations, the School also offers a Masters of Public Management degree (primarily for mid-career students). The PhD program was recently rated amongst the top ten nationally by the National Research Council. The School currently houses research centers covering areas of international security, sustainability, non-profit management, public policy and private enterprise and School faculty contribute to research, education, and impact across all public policy disciplines. The School inaugurated an undergraduate major in Public Policy in the fall of 2017. This major is one of the fastest growing on campus, having expanded to more than 300 majors in a little more than two years. The School also hosts several undergraduate minors and living-learning programs. It also offers a number of degree and non-degree programs for career executives in federal, state, and international agencies. The executive programs offer interesting teaching opportunities.

Posting Date: 10/31/2019

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Best Consideration Date 12/01/2019

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Assistant Professor of Urban Sustainability - Drake University (Des Moines, IA)

Who: Drake University is a master’s university located in a diverse, mixed-use neighborhood just a few minutes from downtown Des Moines. Our position as the largest university in Iowa’s capital city provides students and faculty with opportunities to engage in active learning and research while serving community needs. We value excellent teaching as well as novel research that involves undergraduates. Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake is a highly interdisciplinary, medium-sized department (100 majors, five faculty plus support from other departments), with deep connections to the greater Des Moines community.

What: The Environmental Science and Policy Program at Drake University seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Urban Sustainability with a 3/3 teaching load. Candidates with backgrounds in Urban Planning, Urban Ecology, Urban Geography, or related environmental fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications: 

Urban Studies Assistant Professor at Trinity College, Hartford CT

Tenure-track Position in Urban Studies at Trinity College

The Urban Studies Program (URST) at Trinity College announces a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level focused on Sustainable Urban Development, with a comparative global perspective. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with some range of the following preferred qualifications and expertise: sustainable urban development and environmental policy, international comparative urban environmental policy, urban environmental health and policy, sustainable urban design, sustainable urban transportation and infrastructure, global climate change’s impacts in urban development, urban sustainability and environmental justice, or intersections between social and environmental movements and urban sustainability dynamics. Interests in urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial statistics and data visualization applications to sustainable urban development will be considered, but are not required. The geographical regions of specialization are open, although primary research in regions other than North America is preferred; an international and comparative perspective on sustainable urban development and environmental policy is imperative.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach courses in her/his specialty, including a basic course on sustainable urban development and a core course entitled, “From Hartford to World Cities.” URST is an interdisciplinary program, and thus we welcome applicants from a number of disciplines. Candidates should hold a PhD or have a completed PhD by the time of appointment in a relevant field such as urban planning, urban studies, environmental studies, public policy, geography, sociology, or anthropology. The teaching load is 2/2 for the first two years (and 3/2 thereafter) with a one-semester leave every fourth year.  The successful candidate will be housed in the Urban Studies Program.

Trinity College, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a coeducational independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. An AA/EOE, the college is committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men who fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the United States.

Please submit a letter of application (including statement of research and teaching interests), CV, transcripts, a writing sample or access to a digital portfolio, and at least three letters of reference. Review of files will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled.  

Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

To apply, please visit:  https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/. 

Assistant Professor, Public Administration University of Illinois Springfield - Deadline 10/20

Job Details

Category:

Faculty

Title:

Assistant Professor, Public Administration (81176)

Location:

Springfield

Close Date:

10/20/2017

Description:

The University of Illinois Springfield invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position within the Department of Public Administration. The Department of Public Administration, which is housed in the College of Public Affairs and Administration, offers a NASPAA-accredited MPA program with more than 200 students (on-campus and online), plays a significant role in teaching and serving on dissertation committees in the campus’s only doctoral program (a DPA program) and offers an undergraduate program in public administration. The Department is committed to diversity and the preparation of students to address diversity in the workforce. 

Qualifications for the position include an earned doctorate (Ph.D., DPA or related by the time of appointment in August 2018) in public administration, public policy, political science, or a related field. Teaching responsibilities include core courses within the MPA program and elective courses relating to the applicant expertise. Advising responsibilities include MPA students and possibly DPA and undergraduate students. Applicants should have an emerging record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service. All faculty teach some courses in our online MPA program; experience in online teaching is desirable. Salary is competitive, depending on qualifications.

CAMPUS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 5,400 students in 22 graduate and 30 undergraduate programs. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu and the department web page at: http://www.uis.edu/publicadministration/.

APPLICATION: To apply, click the "Apply for Position" button below, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for three references. Only those applicants who complete the online application and upload all required materials by the application deadline will be considered; incomplete applications will not be evaluated. To maintain the integrity of the search process, applicants are asked to upload their own materials. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2017 and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs College of Architecture, Design & Construction, Auburn University, AL

Professor & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

College of Architecture, Design & Construction, Auburn University, AL

Professional Area: 

Academia

Contact person: 

Richard A. Burt

Email: 

rab0011@auburn.edu

Location: 

Auburn, AL

Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs The College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University is seeking applications and nominations from accomplished, innovative academic leaders for the position of Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Applicants must have a teaching and scholarly record meriting tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The College of Architecture, Design and Construction at Auburn University, established in 1907, is comprised of the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, the McWhorter School of Building Science and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. 

The College comprises more than 125 faculty and staff and approximately 1450 students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Building Construction, Environmental Design, Graphic Design and Industrial Design and graduate programs in Building Construction, Landscape Architecture, and Industrial Design, and executive programs in Real Estate Development and Construction Management. More information is available athttp://www.cadc.auburn.edu/.

Responsibilities: The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for all matters broadly related to undergraduate academic programs. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, the Associate Dean provides leadership and direction to the College’s instructional mission, is responsible for program assessment, oversees undergraduate study abroad programs, student recruitment, advising and placement, and other assignments as determined by the Dean. This is a 12-month, tenured position. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

Required qualifications:

• Terminal degree in one of the current disciplines in the College, or a related discipline. 
• Academic and professional record that merits appointment at rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure 
• Demonstrated effective problem solving skills 
• Demonstrated performance in making sound, independent judgments 
• Positive record of advising and mentoring students 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, and administrators 
• Record of outstanding written, interpersonal and digital communication skills Desired qualifications 
• Recognized accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, research and professional practice 
• Experience with academic administration in a University setting 
• Experience with international partnerships and initiatives 
• Experience at obtaining external funding 
• Experience with assessment and specialized accreditation protocols

Application Process: Review application materials and apply online at the following
URL: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1353

For additional information contact the chair of the search committee Dr. Richard Burt via email at rab0011@auburn.edu

Review of applications begins 25 January 2016 and will continue until a candidate is appointed. 
Start date is tentatively July 2016.

Candidates selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements in the U.S. at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue to work legally for the proposed term of employment.

Auburn University is an EEO/VET/Disability Employer.

Clinical Professor, Public Administration, the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

New Clinical Professor Appointment in Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration (DPA) in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) (http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/pa) plans to hire a new non-tenure-track faculty member at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor level beginning in August 2016.

The public administration program offers two graduate degrees: the Master in Public Administration (MPA), which is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, and the Ph.D. The DPA also offers a new undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Public Policy. We also have a large and active program of international students.

The successful applicant’s primary duties will be teaching in the department’s undergraduate public policy program including courses in the policy process and policy analysis. A strong commitment to excellent teaching, especially at the undergraduate level and a commitment to curriculum and program development is expected.

Candidates with an earned PhD or who can demonstrate high likelihood of degree completion by August 2016 in public administration, political science, public policy, or a related field are preferred. Candidates with demonstrated expertise and the capacity to teach courses in public policy are preferred. In exceptional cases candidates without a PhD may be considered if they have sufficient relevant experience. Successful candidates will have teaching and service responsibilities equivalent to eight courses over two semesters. 

Individuals who are members of a recognized underrepresented group are particularly encouraged to apply.
Clinical faculty are a valued and crucial element of the DPA’s workforce and hold positions through which they contribute to the service and teaching missions of the department and university. At UIC clinical faculty have clear career ladders and generally receive multi-year renewable contracts. Non-tenure system faculty including clinical professors are represented by UIC United Faculty Local 6456, IFT-AFT, AAUP. The most recent contract can be viewed at http://uicunitedfaculty.org/docs/NTS-CBA-8-16-12-through-8-15-15- copy.pdf.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is located just west of Chicago's Loop, it enrolls 29,000 students and is the largest public research university in the Chicago area. The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs was created in 1995 as part of UIC's Great Cities Initiative. It houses two academic programs (Public Administration and Urban Planning and Policy). The College also hosts nine research centers: the Survey Research Laboratory, the Great Cities Institute, the Urban Transportation Center, the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, the Great Cities Urban Data Visualization Lab, the Center for Urban Economic Development, the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement, Center for Public Safety and Justice and the Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement.

Application Procedure. For fullest consideration, please apply by January 4, 2016 via the University application system: https://jobs.uic.edu (Job ID # 57814). A completed on-line application and the following attachments are required for consideration: a cover letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience and contact information, including email addresses, of three professional references. For specific questions about the position, please send an email to Ms. Sari Buffill (buffill@uic.edu). Active screening of applicants begins on January 5, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Illinois at Chicago not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

University of Texas at Arlington

Experience: 

More than 10 years

Contact person: 

Theresa Ross

Phone: 

817-272-2801

Email: 

tross@uta.edu

Website: 

http://www.uta.edu

Location: 

Arlington, TX

College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs

Chair, Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture

 University of Texas at Arlington

Search Code Id: COAPPA0910015PALA 

The College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Chair at the rank of tenured full professor for the newly-created Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture (PALA). By integrating well-established programs of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, this new department will enable synergies between the two. In collaboration with the faculty, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to guide the future direction of the department’s programs including a PAB-accredited masters degree Program in City and Regional Planning, an LAAB-accredited masters degree in Landscape Architecture, a large Ph.D. Program in Urban Planning (with a proposed Landscape Architecture emphasis), an undergraduate Minor in Environmental & Sustainability Studies, and various certificate programs.  The College and the University offer many opportunities for collaboration and research support, through the Institute of Urban Studies, the Arlington Urban Design Center, and the new Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact.

We are seeking candidates with excellent administrative skills, a strong research record, demonstrated teaching excellence, a commitment to shared governance and interdisciplinarity, and the desire to foster innovative synergies between the fields of planning and landscape architecture at all degree levels. The founding Chair will also lead collaborative initiatives between PALA and other academic units within and outside of the College.

MinimumQualifications

• A PhD in planning, landscape architecture, or related field
• A strong record of scholarship and demonstrated ability to secure funded research
• Academic credentials and a deep understanding of the values, perspectives and practices of both professions preferred
• Professional experience in at least one of the fields preferred
• Professional certification or licensure preferred

CAPPAis UTA's new College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs created by the integration of the School of Architecture and the former School of Urban and Public Affairs. The College interweaves the unique gifts and expertise of each person and profession to co-create urban, ecological, and social fabrics that unleash the inherent potential of places and communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and beyond. It offers six professional degree programs: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, City and Regional Planning, Public Administration, and Public Policy. It also offers Ph.D. programs in Urban Planning and Public Policy and Public and Urban Administration and undergraduate minors in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Urban and Public Affairs, and Architectural History. CAPPA currently houses approximately 1,000 students, 70 faculty members, and 17 staff members. UT Arlington is situated in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth—the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.—and an ideal setting for research, practice, and community service in a rapidly developing region rich with arts, culture and numerous large-scale planning and landscape architecture initiatives.

Applications:Please submit a letter of application describing your vision for integrating the disciplines of landscape architecture and planning along with a curriculum vita, and contact information for four academic and/or professional references to: Dr. Jianling Li (jjli@uta.edu) and Theresa Ross (tross@uta.edu).

Deadline:For earliest consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2015. The review process will begin immediately after this date and continue until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. 

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Director, School of Public Policy - The University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA

The University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for the position of inaugural Director of a new School of Public Policy (SPP) at the University's flagship campus. We seek an outstanding scholar committed to the study of public problems and dedicated to the application of substantively important research to their solution. The appointment will be made at the rank of Full Professor. Building on the success of the University's Center for Public Policy and Administration, the founding Director will be in a unique position to lead a faculty hiring strategy, to make the SPP a national and international hub for policy debates, and to create multi-disciplinary programs that prepare students for life-long engagement with public issues. For more information and application instructions please go to: http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=61479
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.

Director, Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, UIC - Chicago, IL *Internal Search*

Position Advertisement – Director,
Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

Internal Search

The University of Illinois at Chicago invites nominations and applications for the position of Director, Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. The Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy is guided by an integrative research model that bridges basic policy-relevant scholarship, engaged policy research and the dynamics of race and ethnicity in a globalizing world.  The Director advances this mission by initiating, developing, coordinating, and conducting research designed to improve knowledge and understanding of historically underrepresented groups within the U.S., and through strategic oversight of the IRRPP budget, personnel and operations. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs for operations and management, and to an Administrative Council of college deans, chaired by the UIC Provost, for policy direction.

We seek candidates with distinguished records of academic and administrative experience, and evidence of excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.  Candidates must hold a PhD or terminal degree required within the academic discipline and a minimum rank of tenured associate professor, with full professor preferred, in one of UIC’s academic colleges.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience administering funded research projects and those with a strong record of and commitment to training and mentoring graduate students and junior faculty.   

Evaluation of applications and nominations will begin immediately.  For fullest consideration, please complete an electronic application, including a letter describing relevant experiences and interest in the position, curriculum vitae, examples of 2 scholarships, and at least three references that will be used for final candidates by March 27 addressed to Search Committee Chair, Professor Alfred Tatum.  Please direct nominations and questions or concerns regarding the search and/or application process to irrppsearch@uic.edu. Confidentiality will be observed in the academic search process.

Questions about the position should be directed to Alfred Tatum, Dean of the College of Education and Chair of the Search Committee, at 312-996-5641 or atatum1@uic.edu. 

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is a land grant institution with a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tenure-Track Professor (open rank), Public & Nonprofit Management, University of Oregon

*Tenure-Track Professor (open rank), Public & Nonprofit Management *

*Posting # 15013*

*Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management*

*Starting Date:  September 15, 2015*

The Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank. Strong candidates with research and teaching interests in any policy or management area will be considered, as long as the candidate is willing and able to teach some of the courses noted below. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly potential and strong teaching skills. Program leadership opportunities may be available for experienced candidates.

Research that informs a broad audience of academicians, policy makers, and practitioners is of particular interest to us.  While the subsector focus of the individual field is open and you will find our department a supportive place for furthering your specific focus in research, we seek candidates who are able to consider broad applications of evidence-based policy making and management in the classroom. We offer competitive salaries and a supportive interdisciplinary environment. Opportunities for research and programmatic collaboration exist with colleagues in related departments and schools (e.g. Economics, Geography, Political Science, Education, Law, Business), research centers and programs.

The successful candidate will be able to teach in our graduate programs (the Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Management), as well as elective courses in your area of interest. You’ll note that our program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision making with rigorous coursework and practical field-based applications.  In addition to teaching in your area of interest, the preferred candidate will be able to teach two or more of the following courses: public management, nonprofit management, financial management, public budgeting, philanthropy (grant making), capstone applied research project, project management, fund raising, board governance, program evaluation, and strategic planning.

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in public policy, public administration, business, economics, political science, or a closely related field. Candidates must have strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills. We actively encourage applications from minority candidates, and we strongly desire candidates who promote diversity and strive to make our university an inclusive place for learning.  The University of Oregon is located in Eugene <http://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/>, in the beautiful Willamette Valley, with easy access to snow-capped mountains and scenic coastlines.

TO APPLY: Submit the following by email: 1) cover letter describing research and teaching interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) evidence of teaching excellence, such as course evaluations, 4) contact information for three references, and 5) a scholarly writing sample.  Review of applications will commence *February 15, 2015*, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. We will contact references only for the finalist candidates (and will notify the candidate prior to doing so). Application materials should be emailed _in a single pdf_ to pppm@uoregon.edu pppm@uoregon.edu>, addressed to:

Chair, MPA/MNM Search Committee

Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management

University of Oregon

/The University of Oregon is an AA/EO/ADA institution and is strongly committed to cultural diversity. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. /

Sincerely,

PMRA Secretariat

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Architecture, University of Virginia School of Architecture - Charlottesville, VA

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Architecture

University of Virginia School of Architecture

December 8, 2014

Professional Area: 

Architecture

Location: 

Charlottesville, VA

UVA School of Architecture seeks accomplished designers and educators who will make a significant contribution to innovative teaching and creative research in the Department of Architecture. The School invites applications for one full time position as: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Associate Professor (Tenure Track or Tenured) or Full Professor (Tenured). It is expected that the Full Professor (Tenured) will assume the position of Department of Architecture Chair upon conclusion of the current Chair's term. This position is expected to begin 8/25/15, rank dependent on previous experience and expertise. 

The Architecture Department is committed to advancing knowledge in the processes leading to the practice of Architecture through design pedagogies that encompass four areas of research: 

-The exploration of innovation in design processes and practices throughout the public realm. 
-The interdependence of cultural forces and ecological processes in the biophysical world. 
-The relationship between architectural form and material behaviors. 
-The implications of emerging technologies for the design of structures, sites and systems. 

We seek exceptional designers with a practice explicitly connected to a design research agenda to teach: design studios, required lecture courses in the core curriculum, and elective seminars in the candidate's area of expertise. It is expected that each member of the faculty lead dialogue in their field of expertise, with the potential to direct programs and assume positions of leadership in the department. Beyond excellence in design, we seek individuals with a high level of discourse based on explorations in material research, innovative representation and fabrication, structural concepts, sustainable design and/or large-scale integration of programs and sites. Candidates should be both radically grounded in visceral practices while easily involved in the currencies of conceptual discourse. 

Qualifications: Terminal professional degree required; professional license and/or Ph.D. preferred, but not required. Evidence of prior studio teaching experience is highly recommended. 

To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on Posting #0615440. Complete a Candidate Profile online, and electronically attach the following: 
1) Cover letter with a succinct narrative description of interest in and qualifications for the position, including a summary of teaching experience and design/research accomplishments; 
2) Curriculum Vitae; 
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience including a short description of proposed courses; 
4) Statement of research interests, goals and plans for future development; and 
5) A list of three references with contact information for those references (note your professional relationship with each). 
Later in the selection process you may be asked to provide an electronic version of a portfolio the specifics of which will be described at such time as the request is made. 

Review of applications will begin 1/10/15; however, the position will remain open until filled. Compensation for the position is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information about the School of Architecture and the Department of Architecture, please visit:http://www.arch.virginia.edu/.

Search Committee Chair: Charles Menefee 
Associate Professor of Architecture 
UVa, School of Architecture 
Campbell Hall 
PO Box 400122 
Charlottesville, VA 22904 
menefee@virginia.edu 

For Jobs@ system related assistance, please contact Adela Su at acs3r@virginia.edu. 

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.