Department Of Community And Regional Planning Assistant Teaching Professor

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor for the Department of Community and Regional Planning, starting August 16, 2025. The role involves teaching urban planning courses and contributing to the planning program. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a related field, with a preference for a Ph.D. and teaching experience. The position emphasizes strong communication skills and community engagement.
Department Of Community And Regional Planning Assistant Teaching
Professor

Ames, IA

Full Time

R16813

Position Title:

Department of Community and Regional Planning Assistant Teaching
Professor

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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 on-campus 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:
• Master's 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

Department/Program & College Description:

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 department's degree programs, students develop the
skills and experience to become practicing planning professionals
in a variety of contexts. Students learn:
• land-use 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 high-quality 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 well-rounded foundation for their future careers.

Department Unit/Website:

For more information about our department's design program, see
https://www.design.iastate.edu/academics/departments/crp/.

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Application Instructions:

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 jobs.iastate.edu 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. One-page teaching statement

Direct questions to Jane Rongerude (jrong@iastate.edu).

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life
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 long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

April 11, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R16813

To apply, visit https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Department-of-Community-and-Regional-Planning-Assistant-Teaching-Professor_R16813?jobFamilyGroup=ad349100dff401ea127be90a060a22e3

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