[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor, Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Memphis

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://workforum.memphis.edu/postings/23951


Posting Number

FAE1051


Advertised Title

Assistant Professor


Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)


Position Number

002620


Category

Full-Time Faculty


Department

City & Regional Planning


Position Summary

The Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of Memphis
invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor for the
2020-2021 Academic Year. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure track
academic appointment.

The strengths of the Department of City & Regional Planning include
interdisciplinary connections, an active engaged scholarship agenda built on
community partnerships, and international opportunities. Our department
offers a PAB-accredited Master of City and Regional Planning degree and is
currently pursuing the addition of interdisciplinary undergraduate and
doctoral programs. We are housed in the School of Urban Affairs and Public
Policy, which provides a hub for collaboration and diverse disciplinary
perspectives necessary for effective, comprehensive metropolitan action. The
department hosts the interdisciplinary UofM Design Collaborative and is
currently contributing to the development of the City of Memphis'
comprehensive plan. Our faculty members have active, funded research
partnerships with colleagues across campus, from Anthropology to Computer
Science. Our partnerships and community engagement efforts extend beyond our
borders through an annual two-week summer study abroad program in Sicily,
Italy.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in city and regional planning or a similar
field, with a record of teaching experience in studio and classroom
settings, and have a program of academic research.

The department is seeking an individual with strong training and experience
in environmental planning and design (including climate change, sustainable
design, and community resilience).

Candidates must also be able to teach general planning seminars from among
our core (e.g., Land Use Planning, Land Use Controls, Planning Theory,
Planning the American City, etc.) as well as applied planning studios.

In addition to these teaching responsibilities, the person hired will be
asked to contribute to the Graduate Program's ongoing student advising,
capstone supervision, and community outreach activities within his/her area
of expertise.

Desired Qualifications:
We are especially interested in applicants who:
. Can combine technical expertise with the ability to contribute to
collaborative community-based planning,
. Have experience with community-university research partnerships
. Can work with interdisciplinary teams
. Can strengthen graphical and design skills of planning students

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and
full University benefits described at the University of Memphis Business and
Finance Office's website at:
http://www.memphis.edu/benefits/info/prospective.php

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and
interest in the position, a current CV, and a list of three references.
Application material must be submitted electronically at
https://workforum.memphis.edu. Screening of applicants will begin after the
search closes on November 22, 2019.


Minimum Position Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in city and regional planning or a similar
field, with a record of teaching experience in studio and classroom
settings, and have a program of academic research.

The department is seeking an individual with strong training and experience
in environmental planning and design (including climate change, sustainable
design, and community resilience).

Candidates must also be able to teach general planning seminars from among
our core (e.g., Land Use Planning, Land Use Controls, Planning Theory,
Planning the American City, etc.) as well as applied planning studios.

In addition to these teaching responsibilities, the person hired will be
asked to contribute to the Graduate Program's ongoing student advising,
capstone supervision, and community outreach activities within his/her area
of expertise.

Desired Qualifications:
We are especially interested in applicants who:
. Can combine technical expertise with the ability to contribute to
collaborative community-based planning,
. Have experience with community-university research partnerships
. Can work with interdisciplinary teams
. Can strengthen graphical and design skills of planning students


Special Conditions

	

Posting Date

10/22/2019


Closing Date

11/22/2019


Open Until Screening Begins

No


Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience


Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible


Special Instructions to Applicants

	

Instructions to Applicant regarding references

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and
interest in the position, a current CV, and a list of three references.
Application material must be submitted electronically at
https://workforum.memphis.edu.


Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

 

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