Open Rank Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning

The University of Virginia seeks an Open Rank Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning in Charlottesville, VA. Candidates should have a PhD and focus on sustainable transportation, community development, climate resiliency, and related fields. The role involves enhancing research and teaching in urban planning and contributing to interdisciplinary education. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching philosophy. Review begins in early March.
The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (DUEP) at the University of Virginia School of Architecture seeks tenure-track or tenured candidates whose scholarship and teaching focuses on sustainable transportation; housing and community development; data visualization and communication; climate resiliency and environment; municipal finance and budgeting; land use, law, and zoning; collaboration and engagement; healthy cities; and economic development.

With both undergraduate and graduate programs accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB), these positions will strengthen our current offerings and allow us to develop new areas of expertise. Selected candidates will enhance the excellence of the School through their research, teaching and service.

The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning is home to research and teaching that tackles critical challenges faced by cities and regions across the globe. The School of Architecture includes Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Architectural History, and Urban and Environmental Planning, and emphasizes interdisciplinary, open, ethical research, and education that address the built, social, and environmental societal challenges.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• A PhD in urban planning or a related field by the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated research experience and impact (e.g. conferences, publications).

• A clear research agenda advancing planning scholarship and practice.

• Desired experience teaching urban planning topics, both survey and discipline specific.

• Commitment to creating and advancing a culture of interdisciplinary learning and collaboration

Application Instructions

To Apply

Please visit apply.interfolio.com/159930

Please submit:

1. a cover letter, including a summary of research interests and accomplishments

2. a curriculum vitae, including contact information for (3) references noting professional relationship to each

3. a statement of research interests, plans, and goals

4. a statement of teaching philosophy and potential course offerings

Application Deadline

Review of applicants will begin in early March and the positions will remain open until filled.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check per university policy.

For questions about the position, contact Suzanne Moomaw, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (swm2x@virginia.edu).

For questions about Interfolio, please contact Jaime Satterlee at jlg5wv@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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