[ES_JOBS_NET] 2 Assistant Professor positions in Planning at UNC Charlotte

[Brian Magi]

*Position Number 6899*

*Assistant Professor in Environmental Planning*



*Position Number 6908*

*Assistant Professor in Urban and Community Planning*



*Department of Geography and Earth Sciences*

*University of North Carolina at Charlotte*



The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invite
applications for *two tenure-track appointments at the rank of** Assistant
Professor. *In an effort to bridge urban and environmental strengths across
the Department and in support of a social justice initiative across the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, these positions contribute to our
Department’s urban planning programs. Both positions will begin on August
12, 2021.



The first position is in the area of* Environmental Planning*. We are
seeking a dynamic and broadly trained scholar with expertise in areas such
as environmental justice, environmental governance, environmental
assessment, lifecycle assessment, low-carbon lifestyles, climate change
adaptation, resilience, socio-ecological systems, and/or urban
sustainability. We welcome candidates who have an urban focus and who will
complement one or more methodological areas of expertise in the Department.
Preference will be given to candidates whose work involves the use of both
quantitative and qualitative methods (e.g., mixed methods) as well as
geospatial approaches, and examines planning issues through an equity lens
using a community engagement component. We would be excited to see
applications from candidates who use innovative approaches in their
research, including but not limited to research co-design, citizen science,
and experimental survey design.



The second position is in the area of *Urban and Community Planning*. We
are seeking a dynamic and broadly trained planner with expertise in the
built environment, urban development, social justice, community resilience,
human-environment relationships, and/or socio-ecological systems.
Geographic and topical areas of research are open, with preference given to
individuals who will complement one or more methodological areas of
expertise in our department such as community-engaged action research,
community mapping, mixed-methods, and/or qualitative methods.



Requirements for these positions include a PhD in Geography, Planning, or a
related field in hand by the time of appointment, evidence of scholarly
productivity, an ability to secure appropriate external funding, and the
potential for engaging students in a diverse academic environment. The
candidate should also show evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration and
attention to equity issues in their teaching and research.



Candidates should demonstrate the ability to contribute to the department’s
undergraduate and graduate curriculum, build a successful, cutting-edge
research program, and develop coursework in their area of expertise. The
department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience
working with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated commitment
to improving access to higher education for all students, along with an
interest in promoting diversity in their research, teaching, and service.
The teaching load for new faculty is two courses per semester in the
pre-tenure period.



The Department of Geography and Earth Sciences (
http://www.geoearth.uncc.edu/) is a diverse community of 33 social and
physical scientists, nearly 700 undergraduate majors, and 90 graduate
students from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds. The Department’s
mission is to create and disseminate scientific knowledge about the social
and natural systems of the Earth and their interactions through scholarly
research, teaching, and service. The Department is committed to rigorous
high-level research and excellence in teaching. The Department offers
undergraduate degrees in Geography (BA/BS), Earth and Environmental
Sciences (BS), Geology (BS), Environmental Studies (BA), and Meteorology
(BS). At the graduate level, the Department offers an MA and a PhD in
Geography, an MS in Earth Sciences, and a graduate certificate in
Geographic Information Science & Technology. In addition, the department is
a core participant in several interdisciplinary graduate programs on
campus, including PhD programs in Public Policy (PPOL) and Infrastructure
and Environmental Systems (INES), and the Master’s in Urban Design (MUD).



UNC Charlotte is a rapidly growing doctoral-granting urban university
located in the largest metropolitan area between Washington, DC and
Atlanta. The University is a Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement
campus. Over 30,000 culturally diverse students are enrolled at the
University. As the largest college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences houses 20 departments in the humanities, social and
behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and military sciences, as well as 25
applied research centers and interdisciplinary programs. It offers eight
doctoral degrees, 24 master's degrees, 12 graduate certificates, and 32
undergraduate degrees.



Candidates should submit the following to <https://jobs.uncc.edu/>
https://jobs.uncc.edu [Environmental Planning Position Number 6899;
Community and Urban Planning Position Number 6908]: (1) a letter of
application responding to the required and desired qualifications listed
above, including a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement; (2) a
statement of current and future research; (3) a teaching statement
including teaching philosophy, agenda, and evidence of teaching
effectiveness; (4) a curriculum vitae; (5) one to three representative
publications; and (6) contact information (including email addresses) for
at least three professional references. We ask applicants to reflect on how
they integrate issues surrounding diversity into their teaching, research
and/or services.



Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2020 and will continue
until the position is filled. For more information, contact: Environmental
Planning Position- Dr. Isabelle Nilsson (inilsso1 at uncc.edu) or Dr. Sara
Gagné (sgagne at uncc.edu); Community and Urban Planning position – Dr.
Elizabeth Delmelle (edelmell at uncc.edu).



As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an
academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and
maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages
applications from all underrepresented groups. UNC Charlotte is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to
achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively
encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color,
veterans, and persons with disabilities.


The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an
official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal
background check.
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