Department of Community and Regional Planning Assistant Teaching Professor

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The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Design at Iowa State University (ISU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor. The appointment for this position is anticipated to begin August 16 2025 and the initial length of the appointment will be one academic year until May 15 2026 with the possibility of renewal.

The department currently has a need for a candidate who can contribute by teaching an urban planning studio as well as a world cities/globalization/International development class. The preferred candidate would also be able to contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Housing

• Small town and Rural Planning

• Site Planning and Development

The successful candidate will contribute to the missions of the Department and College by teaching core planning courses and electives at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate should be able to develop a studio course that works with a local or regional jurisdiction teach a variety of courses and contribute to existing courses in the oncampus accredited planning programs (BSCRP)(MCRP). Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience working with a range of communities and share our commitment to enhancing excellence and supporting the mission of the department college and university.

The Department of Community and Regional Planning is committed to sustaining a collegial positive and productive environment for each individual and the collective benefit of all. All faculty members are expected to exhibit and convey good citizenship within department college and university activities interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Urban Planning Geography Public Policy Rural Sociology Communication Community Development or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Urban Planning Geography Public Policy Rural Sociology Communication Community Development or a related field

• Documented teaching experience

• Experience with online instruction

• Prior professional experience in the practice of planning community development or a closely related field by the start of employment

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About the Community and Regional Planning (CRP) Department

The Department of Community and Regional Planning is one of only 16 accredited undergraduate planning programs in the United States and we have an outstanding international faculty who are committed to excellence in the teaching of planning at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Through the departments degree programs students develop the skills and experience to become practicing planning professionals in a variety of contexts. Students learn:

• landuse planning and zoning

• environmental planning

• transportation planning

• site planning

• urban design

In addition our students regularly work with real communities to understand the challenges and achievements of planning. We also undertake highquality research on behalf of federal and state government business the nonprofit sector and other funding agencies all of which feeds into the courses we teach to give our students a wellrounded foundation for their future careers.

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For more information about our departments design program see Start Date:August 16 2025

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However applications should be received by May 10 2025 to receive full consideration. All interested qualified persons must apply for this position online at to Job Requisition Number R16813.

The following documents are required to be submitted in PDF format:

1. Letter of application that briefly discusses how the candidate meets each of the preferred qualifications

2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

3. Contact information for at least three references including name mailing address email address phone number and other pertinent information

4. Onepage teaching statement

Direct questions to Jane Rongerude .

Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

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