Assistant Professor in Urban Planning and Policy Development, Housing and Quantitative Methods (Rutgers University)

About the role

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy (EJB) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor for appointment beginning July 2026. Candidates should have a specialty in housing and quantitative methods. We particularly welcome scholars with a clear research agenda that includes any of the following areas: planning law, land use regulation, finance, and other urban planning areas related to housing. Work with an international and comparative focus is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach both graduate courses in the Master of City and Regional Planning program and related graduate and undergraduate programs in the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.
• Be clearly establishing a research profile of refereed research in high-impact journals and through national and international conference presentations.
• Demonstrate hands-on experiences and skills in using and teaching quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate willingness to secure external grant funds and the ability to be a team leader on funded research supporting and supervising undergraduate and graduate students and eventually postdoctoral associates.
• Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, with knowledge of inclusive and active teaching practices. Experience with studio teaching is a plus.
• Demonstrate a willingness to network with external stakeholders and to communicate with the public via social media and other sources.

Requirements

• By June 1, 2026, hold a doctorate degree in urban planning, geography, public policy, or a related discipline, with a focus and specialized interest in housing and quantitative methods.

Qualifications

• Be clearly establishing a research profile of refereed research in high-impact journals and through national and international conference presentations.
• Demonstrate hands-on experiences and skills in using and teaching quantitative methods.
• Demonstrate willingness to secure external grant funds and the ability to be a team leader on funded research supporting and supervising undergraduate and graduate students and eventually postdoctoral associates.
• Demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, with knowledge of inclusive and active teaching practices. Experience with studio teaching is a plus.
• Demonstrate a willingness to network with external stakeholders and to communicate with the public via social media and other sources.

Skills

• Clear research agenda in housing and quantitative methods.
• International and comparative focus in research.
• Teaching and research experience in urban planning, geography, public policy, or related fields.
• Experience with quantitative methods and teaching.
• Ability to secure external grant funds and lead funded research projects.
• Inclusive and active teaching practices.
• Networking and communication skills.

Pay

Salaries and benefit packages and other forms of professional support offered by the university are competitive.

Schedule

The standard teaching assignment is two courses each semester, including undergraduate and graduate courses.