Urban and Regional Planning, Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning seeks a candidate with a strong design-led practice and/or research agenda in urban design, with demonstrated ability to shape the physical form and experience of cities across scales.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level urban design studios and a graduate-level urban design course.
• Teach a community planning studio if possible.
• Contribute to instruction and research in the areas of specialization and curriculum development for the department’s accredited undergraduate and master’s programs in planning.
• Advocate for and promote student learning in a studio environment and in research projects aimed at creating sustainable urban spaces and the built environment.
• Mentor students in visualization, representation, and design thinking that integrates research into applied design projects.

Requirements

• A master's degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture or closely-related design discipline, with demonstrated ability to apply design within planning or urban contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in urban design evidenced through a portfolio of design work, built projects, or research-driven design practice, with engagement in one or more of the research areas mentioned above.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, particularly in studio-based or project-based learning, and contributions to curricular development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in urban planning and/or related fields with a strong focus on urban design (ABD will be considered, but the degree must be conferred by the start date of the position).
• Experience in teaching urban design studios, and potential for teaching a range of courses in the curriculum.
• Evidence of scholarly, creative, or professional work in urban design, including publications, built work, competitions, or funded research.
• Insights into mentoring & advising students, especially first-generation and students from historically underrepresented groups.

Skills

• Ability to connect urban design principles to critical planning issues.
• Experience in climate-responsive and sustainable design.
• Experience in urbanism for health and well-being.
• Experience in urban conservation.
• Experience in post-pandemic spatial adaptation.
• Experience in green infrastructure and urban forestry.
• Experience in digital urbanism/smart cities.
• Experience in participatory or community-engaged design.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $86,328 - $90,648.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Access to a wide range of resources and services.

Pay

• $86,328 - $90,648 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, nine-month appointment.