Assistant Professor of Planning
Assistant Professor of Planning
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Job Description
The Department of Public Affairs and Planning PAPL in the College of Architecture Planning and Public Affairs CAPPA at the University of Texas at Arlington UTA invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Urban Planning to begin Fall 2025. We seek a colleague who represents UTAs populations with a teaching and research focus in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning land use planning historic preservation and/or community development. Potential or experience in mentoring doctoral students is essential. The successful candidate should have a research agenda contributing to the furtherance of UTAs Strategic Plan .
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The candidate should contribute to the core curriculum and teach courses in one or more of the following: environmental planning and policy; plan implementation zoning and regulations; land use planning and the law; urban revitalization and community development. Teaching is predominantly at the masters and doctoral level but may include undergraduate classes. The candidate should show a strong potential for a successful independent academic career by demonstrating the ability to develop and lead a research agenda actively seek external funding sources and effectively guide and mentor graduate students. The candidate is expected to contribute to our emphasis areas and certificate programs supervise theses and dissertations in the planning programs and serve on departmental college and university committees. Applied research supporting local communities and other impactful community engagement activities are valued.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in planning or a closely related field by August 31 2025. The search committee will consider allbutdissertation ABD students who will have completed their degree requirements by their time of hire. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential to establish a strong research and publishing agenda and excel in teaching. Candidates should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental college and university levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Research and teaching interests related to interdisciplinary work would be a strong asset. We are also open to candidates with either domestic or international planning research agendas. We welcome AICP certification and experience in professional planning and community outreach and service especially with underserved communities. Experience and interest in working with faculty on multidisciplinary research and teaching is valued especially in other college areas such public administration public policy urban design and architecture.
Employment Type
Full-Time
