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.

Urban Planning Faculty Positions, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation | Columbia University - New York, NY

Urban Planning Faculty Positions

Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation | Columbia University

Professional Area: 

Academia

Website: 

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/programs/urban-planning

Location: 

New York, NY

The Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) at Columbia University invites applications for full-time, open-rank faculty positions in Urban Planning in the tenured, tenure-track and professor of practice categories.  The GSAPP is a school dedicated to designing and understanding the local and global built environment with programs in Architecture, Planning, Preservation, Real Estate Development, Urban Design, Curatorial Studies, and doctoral programs in Architecture and Planning. The Urban Planning program is one of the oldest in the nation and has approximately 100 Master’s and 25 Ph.D. students. The Program’s mission is to prepare our students to become leaders of the profession, who are technically capable, ethically informed and committed to the pursuit of equity and social justice in the betterment of the lives of urban people and urban places.

Open to candidates across all urban planning fields, GSAPP is particularly interested in candidates who teach and conduct research in physical planning, environmental issues (including the effects of climate change on cities), data analytics, community development, and global urbanization. Senior candidates should be able and willing to direct the Urban Planning Program.  We anticipate hiring two new faculty for a start date of July 1, 2016.

Responsibilities will include teaching, research, and administration.  Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to advancing the field through teaching, practice, and/or research. They will show clear evidence of expertise and have strong leadership and communications skills.  They must have demonstrated capacity for original work and show promise of significant continuing contributions.  A Master’s or Ph.D degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field is required. 

Senior positions require substantial teaching, research, and/or professional experience.  Qualifications for senior positions (tenured or tenure-track) include a strong record of refereed publications and a demonstrable record of outstanding scholarship. Applicants to junior positions must show evidence of great promise of teaching, research and/or professional excellence. Qualifications for junior positions (tenure-track) include emerging leadership in the candidate’s field and the potential to produce outstanding scholarship. Professors of Practice candidates should have significant experience in planning practice and a demonstrable record of excellence in their professional career. Faculty of the Urban Planning Program are expected to collaborate with colleagues across GSAPP on research, teaching studios and events.

GSAPP seeks faculty who can innovate their disciplines and can create an environment where students can not only be educated in current and past ideas and methods, but can also explore and test new ideas. Therefore, preference will generally be given to candidates who are able to teach and/or conduct research in both traditional fields and in an emergent specialization.

Qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. GSAPP enjoys a diverse faculty and is actively seeking to expand a core group of individuals who can bring new ideas and approaches by way of their own experiences and backgrounds.  Columbia University is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 

For additional information and submission requirements please visit our online application site at:   https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61648

Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until a candidate is chosen.

Faculty, Environmental Planning, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Faculty Position:  

Environmental Planning 

The faculty of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning invites applicants for a ladder (tenure track) position as assistant professor in the field of Environmental Planning.  Our faculty is part of the School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.  The appointment is expected to commence in August 2016.

Applications will be accepted now and will continue until an appointment is made. We anticipate that we will identify a short list and invite candidates for interviews on campus starting in November.

We are searching for applicants whose research and teaching interests focus on environmental planning, in any combination of the following:

·         Climate change

·         Ecosystem restoration

·         Environmental issues in central-city regeneration

·         Land use planning

·         Natural environment systems

·         Sustainable development

·         Related fields

By the beginning of the appointment in August 2016, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in planning or a related field. They should have a promising research agenda and a broad appreciation of planning as a profession. They must have a good ability to communicate effectively with students and evaluate student papers in written English. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.  

The selected candidate may be given teaching responsibilities in any or all of our department’s degree programs, described below. We are especially interested in candidates who will become closely involved in the “Environmental and Land Use Planning” specialization within the Master of Urban Planning Program.

The duties of a faculty member involve a combination of research, teaching, and service. The teaching load is two classes per semester, at the graduate or undergraduate level in the general curriculum as well as in his or her area of specialization.  Up to two course-relief opportunities may be available during the tenure-track period. There is an also expectation of service to the department, school, university, and community.

Our Department: With thirteen tenured or tenure-track faculty members, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning is one of two accredited departments in a professional school of about 700 full-time equivalent students.  The Department offers five degree programs: the B.A. in Environmental Design with about 90 students; the accredited Master’s of Urban Planning (M.U.P.) degree with about 90 students; joint master degrees with Architecture, Law, and soon Public Health; and a growing Ph.D. degree in Urban Planning currently with nine students.  The department also participates in administering master’s level studies in historic preservation and real estate development.  

  

The department is expected to re-enter its fully restored nineteenth-century building on the university’s historic urban campus, by the summer of 2016. We are served by a fine Architecture and Planning Library, and have excellent computing facilities, with a variety of high-performing systems available in labs and studios.

Interdisciplinary Opportunities: The person hired for this position will be encouraged to become involved with the new and expanding “RENEW” Institute at the University at Buffalo, which conducts research and education related to energy, environment, and water. The Institute is university-wide and interdisciplinary, focusing on complex energy and environmental issues, as well as the social and economic ramifications. It helps develop and coordinate innovative research, education and outreach programs. (http://www.buffalo.edu/renew.html).  He or she is also encouraged to collaborate with faculty members in our neighboring Department of Architecture, with which we have close collegial relations, as well as with colleagues in the natural and social sciences and engineering.

The University: With 30,000 students, the University at Buffalo is a Carnegie Class I research university and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).  The university offers 90 Ph.D. and 135 master’s programs, and has outstanding supercomputing, library, and research facilities, including numerous interdisciplinary centers and institutes for faculty collaboration.

The Community: Near our campus is the University Heights neighborhood with coffee shops, eateries, bookstores, and a full array of commercial outlets and services.  The campus is highly accessible, situated on a subway and other transit lines.  Housing opportunities are abundant and affordable. 

With a combined population of 9.7 million, the binational Niagara region of Western New York and Southern Ontario offers a high quality of life and an exceptional setting for engaging planning issues.  The region spans an international border, and includes large cities, varied suburbs, dramatic landscapes, and quiet villages.  Our faculty has an outstanding history of engagement through research, studio teaching, and service with our region’s many communities.

Application: Inquiries and nominations are encouraged as soon as possible and may be submitted via email to ap-envplansearch@buffalo.edu.  Applications must be made via UBJobs at the following link:

www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58410

The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.  As such it does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, national origin, creed or religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or marital or veteran status.  Candidates with a disability may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process.  Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Built Environment & Health, Brown School, Washington University - St. Louis, MO

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Built Environment & Health

Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

Professional Area: 

Academia

Location: 

Saint Louis, MO

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Built Environment & Health

The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis offers MPH and PhD programs in public health in a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment that supports innovative research and excellence in teaching to achieve social impact.  We invite applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor for Fall 2016. Areas of interest include:

Built Environment & Health. The Brown School offers a unique MPH specialization in Urban Design in partnership with Washington University’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.  Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary approach to understanding, preventing and controlling the health consequences and inequities associated with the built environment, conduct cutting edge research and help students understand how a complex matrix of landscapes, transportation systems, food and recreation access, housing, worksites, and land use policies affect human health. 

The Brown School (brownschool.wustl.edu) is also home to the nation’s top-ranked school of social work, where path-breaking work on social policy, social and economic development, mental health and welfare of children, youth and families is conducted.  Together with Washington University’s world class School of Medicine and campus-wide Institute for Public Health, it is a dynamic environment for transdisciplinary research and problem solving in public health. 

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications.  The Brown School seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty: women, minorities, protected veterans and disabled candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  We strive to attract a diverse community of scholars and to identify new opportunities to participate in increasingly diverse urban and community life of St. Louis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, protected veteran, or disability status. 

Applications should be submitted prior to October 31, 2015.  Early application is encouraged.  Positions will be filled when suitable candidates are selected.  Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their research agenda, curriculum vitae, three professional references, and up to three writing samples.  Submit application materials electronically in a single .pdf file, sequenced as listed above to:

Chair, Personnel Advisory Committee, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, 
brown-faculty-recruitment@brownschool.wustl.edu.

Assistant Professor, Public Administration, California State University - San Bernardino, CA

Instructional Faculty - Public Administration

SALARY:	Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE:	07/06/15
CLOSING DATE:	Continuous
OVERVIEW:
Specialization: Public Administration Status: Assistant Professor Effective Date: Fall 2016 Schedule: TBD The Department of Public Administration seeks an energetic and innovative educator/practitioner/scholar to join the team beginning September 2016 as an assistant/associate professor, assistant preferred. All areas of public administration considered. The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity. The incumbent must have demonstrated teaching excellence and an ability to integrate technology into class room instruction. For more information see http://mpa.csusb.edu/
TYPICAL ACTIVITIES:
All faculty support a NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration degree with over 200 students, and an undergraduate program of approximately 90 students, including a large section College course in government-business relations and branch campus offerings at our Palm Desert campus. Preferred candidates will be expected to meet the traditional requirements of excellence in teaching, active scholarly and professional work, and service to the University and to the surrounding community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned doctorate in Public Administration or closely aligned field is required. Candidates must display potential for excellence in teaching, research and service. Practitioner experience is a plus. There is a preference for candidates with online teaching experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The Department of Public Administration is one of the most respected in the University and is committed to maintaining that reputation. The Department has a strong commitment to public service values, ethical behavior, shared governance, diversity and student learning. Faculty are expected to actively engage in the life of the Department, College, University and community. New faculty are valued and supported in their academic careers. Anticipated start-date is Fall 2016. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the diversity in California. Position is dependent on funding. Review of applications will begin October 16, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Submit a vita and a letter of application that includes a statement on teaching philosophy and strategies, as well as research accomplishments and goals. Submit the names, telephone, and e-mail addresses of three references, and have them email letters of recommendation to facultyrecruitment@csusb.edu. Also provide a copy of your doctoral transcripts.

Faculty, The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA (up to five positions available)

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for up to five open-rank tenure eligible faculty positions to begin in the Fall 2016 semester. After the successful recruitment of sixteen new faculty colleagues in the past three years the School is seeking to continue its growth by expanding its commitment to sustainability, justice, resiliency and equity in government. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary group of colleagues who are linking crime prevention and place-making in diverse urban environments. This focus reflects the core areas in the Wilder School (criminal justice, homeland security and emergency preparedness, public administration, public policy and urban and regional studies and planning) and aims to foster improved community and government relations that promote safe, economically viable and engaged communities.

We seek applicants who will contribute to the strength and diversity of our faculty and whose scholarship is in one of our core areas. For one or more of these positions we are interested in hearing from candidates with interest or experience in data analytics, particularly from an econometric perspective. The faculty member will be required to have an established research agenda and a clear potential for external funding, and potential for scholarship or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the School. Candidates seeking a position at the Associate/Professor level must have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing School expertise. 

Applicants should indicate the program(s) with which they might affiliate. In particular, the Criminal Justice program seeks applicants with active research in corrections, policing, or race issues; the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness program welcomes applicants who are studying emergency management, terrorism, and/or cybersecurity; the Public Administration/Public Policy program seeks expertise in public management and local governance; and the Urban and Regional Studies/Planning program invites those with expertise in economic development and finance, with a focus on real estate and/or historic preservation.
All candidates should show a commitment to high-quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching and mentoring in the school-wide Ph.D. program in Public Policy & Administration. Evidence of scholarly productivity is required and a Ph.D. in a related discipline is expected (ABDs will be considered subject to demonstration of timely progress towards degree completion and the completion of all requirements for the PhD degree before the start of the appointment). Hiring at the Assistant Professor level is most likely although exceptional Associate Professor or Full Professor candidates with nationally recognized scholarship and a history of securing external funding are also welcome to apply.
For all positions, demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU is required.

Applications must be submitted online through e-jobs:
http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/searchunit2014.asp?Item=GPA.

Applicants must indicate the disciple for which they are applying. All applications should include a cover-letter and a detailed CV with the names and contact information of three references, one example of scholarship, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Wilder School’s vision is to be the premiere resource and advocate for all those involved in decision-making for the public good. With over 1,500 students and more than 11,000 alumni, the Wilder School has established an environment where competing perspectives thrive and where a common interest in public service and the betterment of society knits these perspectives together. For additional information about the Wilder School please visit our website at www.wilder.vcu.edu.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Faculty Position in Urban Studies, Yale-NUS College - Singapore

Faculty Position in Urban Studies

Yale-NUS College

Professional Area: 

Academia

Email: 

yale-nus.college@yale.edu

Website: 

http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/careers/faculty/academic-appointments/

Location: 

Singapore

Singapore

Yale-NUS College

FACULTY POSITIONS IN URBAN STUDIES

Yale-NUS College, a collaboration between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Yale University, is seeking to hire one or more open rank, tenure-track/tenured faculty members for its urban studies program. 

We seek social scientists with research and training interests in any area of urban studies. Applicants may have had training in urban sociology, urban geography, or any other cognate discipline. Applications are especially encouraged from scholars with interests in urban society and social change, institutions, built environment and morphology, infrastructure, or urban and regional development. A complementary interest in GIS is desirable but not necessary.

Applicants should be active researchers with a commitment to creative and effective undergraduate teaching and mentoring within their specialties and in the Yale-NUS Common Curriculum.  An ongoing research program that incorporates undergraduates would be highly desirable.  For information about the curriculum, please see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum. 

Salary, benefits, and leave policies will be competitive at an international level.  Yale-NUS College is committed to supporting faculty research through various grants, research, and travel allowances. 

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.  For general inquiries please refer to http://www.yale-nus.edu.sgor e-mail Search Committee Chair, Jane Jacobs at yale-nus.college@yale.edu.  

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.  For additional information about Yale-NUS College, living in Singapore, and the faculty hiring process, including submission guidelines, and to apply, we invite you to our web site at:  http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/careers/faculty/academic-appointments/   To directly access our application portal please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/YaleNUS.

Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS College, they authorize Yale-NUS College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application, which may include necessary exchange with 3rd parties. Candidates may also understand that Yale-NUS College will not use their data for any purposes beyond those relevant to the application process, and that their data remains secure and confidential.

Tenure Track Faculty Position-City & Regional Planning, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, CA

Tenure Track Faculty Position-City & Regional Planning

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Professional Area: 

Academia

Transportation Planning

Urban Design

Experience: 

Entry level

Contact person: 

Dr. Hemalata Dandekar

Phone: 

805-756-1315

Fax: 

805-756-1340

Email: 

crp@calpoly.edu

Website: 

https://www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?po...

Location: 

San Luis Obispo, CA

CITY & REGIONAL PLANNING IS LOOKING FOR A DEDICATED, CREATIVE AND COLLEGIAL FACULTY MEMBER! 

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT is offering a TENURE TRACK FULL TIME position for an urban design/land use planner at the rank of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR to start on September 15, 2016. 

Located in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, CRP offers PAB-accredited BSCRP and MCRP degrees. We are an award-winning department recognized as one of the best in California and highly ranked by Planetizen. San Luis Obispo is located in California's beautiful Central Coast, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It is an excellent place for living, working and getting involved in planning at all levels. 

Visit Cal Poly's CRP Department web site at www.planning.calpoly.edu to get a feel for who we are and what we do. Apply by November 15, 2015. 

Cal Poly's CRP Department wants to expand its leadership in land use planning, urban design, and community development through innovative pedagogies in line with national and international trends, and to fashion sustainable practices that can be shared with the planning profession. We are searching for an urban design/land use planner at the Assistant Professor level with a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning (or related discipline). We seek a colleague who brings forward thinking instructional strategies and a scholarly agenda that will strengthen our project-based learning approach related to land use planning, urban design, and community development. 

Teaching assignments include lecture and studio courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels including community-based studios. Areas of instruction include practice, theory and methods. 

Application review begins November 15, 2015; applications received after that date may be considered until position is filled. For details, qualifications, and application instructions, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG (Requisition #103808). 

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO.

Assistant Professor, Latin American Development Planning, University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

University of New Mexico
Community and Regional Planning Program
School of Architecture & Planning
Tenure Track Faculty Search - Latin American Development Planning
The Community and Regional Planning Program at the University of New Mexico is seeking candidates for a tenure track position starting in the Fall 2016 academic year.
The Planning Program is seeking a tenure track assistant professor in the area of Latin American development planning. Teaching requirements will include a graduate seminar in Latin American Development Planning, and may include Cultural Aspects of Planning, Regional Community Development, planning studios and practicums, Indigenous Planning in Latin America, and topical courses in his or her area of specialization. The successful candidate will be familiar with Latin American economic development theory and practice, community economic development, application of indigeneity and broadly defined sustainability principles in Latin American Planning, and methods of collaborative planning and consensus building. The candidate should be grounded in the discourse on identity and place and community-based approaches to development in community and regional settings. The program is particularly interested in seeking candidates with research and/or practice in areas such as Indigenous Planning.
Minimum Qualifications: 1) Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning or a terminal professional degree in planning or a related field; 2) demonstrated teaching experience; and 3) research or practice experience in community development planning or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: 1) demonstrated current research agenda in Latin American development planning theory and practice, 2) ability to teach at undergraduate, masters’ and doctoral levels, 3) a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities, and 4) direct and current experience with community based practice in Latin American settings. 5) Candidates should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary and collegial settings, and 6) bring established scholarly and professional networks in Latin American planning to the UNM CRP program. 7) Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Economics or a related field. 8) Preferred candidates will show promise for distinguished scholarship and applied research or professional practice.
All interested candidates must submit a letter of intent, CV, and a list of four references, including name, address, telephone number, and email of each. Submit these materials online at https://unmjobs.unm.edu, posting #0832009. Short-listed candidates will be asked to submit copies of selected work. For best consideration apply by October 30, 2015; the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
UNM’s confidentiality policy (“Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment,” UNM Board of Regents’ Policy Manual 6.7, which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm. New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and qualified candidates from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The Community and Regional Planning Program in the School of Architecture & Planning at the University of New Mexico offers a professional Master of Community and Regional Planning degree, accredited since 1985, and an undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning and Design. The CRP faculty is considering embarking on a program of doctoral studies. About 65 graduate students and 50 undergraduates are enrolled each year. About one-quarter of graduate students are enrolled in dual degrees with Latin American Studies, Water Resources, or Public Administration. The School is home to the Indigenous Design and Planning Institute and the Resource Center for RAZA Planning.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. 

Faculty, Transportation Planning, UCLA - Los Angeles, CA

UCLA

Luskin School of Public Affairs

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Transportation Planning

 

The UCLA Department of Urban Planning invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position in transportation.  We seek a bold, innovative thinker who is, or soon will be, a leading scholar of cities and regions.  We welcome applicants with varied research interests, though the candidate selected must be able to contribute substantially to our transportation policy and planning curriculum.

 

The Department of Urban Planning currently hosts 16 tenured/tenure-track planning faculty, 7 affiliated tenured/tenure-track faculty, 7 visiting practice faculty, 5 adjunct faculty, 4 active professors emeriti, 35 PhD students, 150 master’s students, and 60 undergraduate minors across its large, diverse, and highly selective PhD, master’s, and undergraduate programs.  We have a tradition of intellectual leadership in urban studies and transportation planning, and our faculty, students, and alumni have long been known for their passionate commitment to social justice and progressive planning ideals.

 

Los Angeles is a global city renowned for its dynamism, robust economy, rich cultural diversity, and spectacular climate.  The Luskin School of Public Affairs is home to the departments of Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Urban Planning, as well as six research centers, including the Institute of Transportation Studies (which is a member of the University of California Center on Economic Competitiveness in Transportation), the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, and the Luskin Center for Innovation, all of which support transportation research. 

 

UCLA offers competitive salary and attractive benefits packages, including a housing assistance program for new faculty members.  The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.  The Department of Urban Planning in particular is committed to diversity and excellence in our faculty, students, and scholarship and we especially encourage candidates who share and can contribute to this commitment; accordingly, a statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion should be included in the application materials. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status (see the UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy for details).

 

All applicants should hold a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate exceptional promise for scholarship and teaching.  While we expect to appoint at the rank of Assistant Professor, applicants and appointments at all levels will be considered.  The expected start date is 1 July 2016. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. All materials must be submitted via UCLA Academic Recruit athttps://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF01409 by Monday, November 16^th, 2015 to be guaranteed full consideration. 

Assistant or Associate Professor in Economic Development, Cleveland State University - Cleveland, OH

Assistant or Associate Professor in Economic Development (tenure-track)

Cleveland State University is searching for active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of economic development planning or policy. We seek someone with the potential or ability to contribute to our national ranking in urban policy/city management and to support the university’s mission of engaged learning. The successful candidate will enhance the existing strengths of our academic programs and applied research incorporating urban planning, public administration, and/or economic development. The candidate will teach primarily in our Master of Urban Planning and Development, Master of Public Administration and Master of Science in Urban Studies degrees and will contribute to our specializations in Economic Development. There is also an expectation that the candidate will teach in our new Bachelor of Economic Development degree program and other undergraduate offerings. Opportunities to work with doctoral students also exist. The start date is August 2016. This is a tenure-track position. The hiring for this position is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the state of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to criminal background check.

The Levin College has been ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News and World Reports in the city management/urban policy specialization in the Master of Public Administration for over a decade. Located in downtown Cleveland, Cleveland State University enrolls over 17,000 students.

The Levin College offers 11 degree programs at the doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels (http://urban.csuohio.edu/academics/). Our degree programs emphasize critical thinking and development of core competencies in relevant knowledge and practice. Our distinguished faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. The faculty is committed to engaged learning that offers students opportunities to interact with organizations and communities in the Greater Cleveland area.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in urban or regional planning, public administration, public policy, urban studies, economics, political science, geography, finance related to urban economic development, or a related field. ABD candidates must complete all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2016. Candidates must have the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning, economic development, urban policy and urban studies. Candidates must have a research record with demonstrated expertise in economic development.

Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching and research expertise in economic development planning and policy, with interest in one or more of the following areas: workforce, anti-poverty policy, industry organization, sustainable development and/or the practice of economic development. Demonstrated ability in raising external funding and interest in working with the College’s applied research centers,
especially the Center for Economic Development and the Center for Community Planning and Development, is desired at the Assistant Professor level, and expected at the Associate level. The ability to advance understanding and familiarity with issues related to economic development in evolving market climates and in slow-growth metropolitan areas, such as Cleveland; experience with on-line teaching; and interest in working with Ph.D. students is also desirable, especially at the Associate Professor level. The ability to contribute through research/scholarship, teaching, and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the Levin College.

Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates should submit a curriculum vita and a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in the Levin College, his or her expected research agenda his or her teaching and service interests and expertise, and the undergraduate and graduate courses currently offered at the Levin College the candidate is qualified to teach and describe a new course that could be brought to the college. The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs webpage can be found at http://urban.csuohio.edu/. A curriculum vita, a writing sample, teaching evaluations and a sample syllabus, if available, should also be submitted. Candidates must specify if they are applying at the Associate or Assistant level. Please include a list of three references with contact information. Administrative questions can be directed to: Ms. Valerie Hicks, at v.hicks@csuohio.edu. Further information regarding these positions can be obtained by contacting Professor Robert Simons, Search Committee Chair, at r.simons@csuohio.edu. The review of applications begins November 13, 2015; open until filled.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/3324. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. You will be asked to complete your name and contact information, and upload documents.