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American Association of University Professors
Government Relations Associate

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the preeminent voice for academic freedom and the role of faculty in higher education, is seeking a dynamic individual to join the national staff as Government Relations Associate. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help define an advocacy agenda at the intersection of higher education, law and public policy, and civil liberties.

The work of the Government Relations Associate consists of facilitating advocacy efforts at both state and federal levels. This is accomplished through collaboration with members of the national office staff, AAUP member activists across the country, and in coalition with other advocacy organizations. You will

• provide support for state AAUP legislative campaigns;
• facilitate federal lobbying activities;
• communicate with AAUP members and the external community; and
• staff the Association’s Committee on Government Relations.

The AAUP is currently a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational organization. It does not engage in partisan political activity or endorse candidates for office, and is limited in its direct lobbying of legislative bodies and government agencies. A planned organizational restructuring may lift some of these restrictions in coming years.

At the state level, you will

• monitor state legislation and develop grassroots legislative campaigns in collaboration with AAUP member activists;
• provide training and consultation for state and campus-level leaders and activists;
• maintain and advance relations with state leaders, and present government relations activities as an integral part of building membership in state and campus AAUP organizations.

At the federal level, you will

• monitor legislation and regulations that impact higher education and collaborate with staff and leaders to organize appropriate responses;
• draft materials for lobbying activities such as letters to legislators and executive-branch administrators, congressional testimony, and briefing papers;
• organize Capitol Hill Day activities during the Association's Annual Meeting, including preparing position papers, leading orientation presentations, and coordinating an on-site reception;
• communicate with other higher education groups and issue advocacy groups and pursue collaborative action where appropriate.

To communicate with AAUP members and the external community, you will

• prepare material on a regular basis for the Government Relations section of the AAUP Web site;
• prepare a periodic newsletter highlighting government relations developments at the state and national levels;
• attend AAUP state conference lobby days as appropriate and address external groups on issues of common interest; and
• conduct workshops for national events such as the Summer Institute and the Annual Meeting.

Working with the Committee on Government Relations, you will

• coordinate an agenda with Director and Committee Chair, and prepare background materials for the committee’s two meetings during the year; and
• provide logistical support for the meetings.

Qualifications and compensation

• Graduate degree in political science, higher education or another relevant field.
• Familiarity with higher education, civil liberties, or related policy issues is a requirement. Prior work experience in a higher education setting is a definite advantage. Experience in a policy research or advocacy organization, or in a legislative setting at either state or federal levels, would also be relevant.
• Excellent communication ability, both written and oral, including public speaking. This includes the ability to initiate and facilitate contacts with legislators and other policymakers, working in collaboration with AAUP members, elected leaders, and members of the national office staff.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• The successful candidate will also be expected to develop expertise in at least one area relevant to the Association’s work. Possible issue areas include intellectual property, science and technology policy, diversity, public finance, and civil liberties.
• Beginning salary will be $60-65,000, dependent on qualifications. Compensation includes a generous benefits package, with fully-paid health insurance covering dental and vision, 10 percent employer retirement contribution, 22 days of annual leave, and a flexible work schedule.
• This position is designated as a senior program officer in the Department of Research and Public Policy, and is part of the staff union bargaining unit.

To apply, send a cover letter and current c.v. to John W. Curtis, Director of Research and Public Policy, at resassoc@aaup.org. Please do not send reference letters or other materials at this time. No phone calls, please. The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin immediately.

Posted 09/12/2009 back to top

Georgia State University
Department of Public Management and Policy,
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Assistant Professor

The Department of Public Management and Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, seeks a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level, with expertise and teaching and research interests in nonprofit management and public affairs, beginning fall 2010. 

The Department of Public Management and Policy offers a NASPAA-accredited MPA degree, a new MPP degree, an undergraduate degree in public policy and, in partnership with Georgia Tech, a doctorate in public policy.  The department focuses on four areas of excellence: management and finance of public and nonprofit organizations; nonprofit management and policy; economic development and urban policy; and program evaluation and policy analysis. 

The successful applicant will be expected to bring and maintain an active scholarly research agenda, and should also have the ability to teach courses in some combination of nonprofit management and one of the other areas of excellence, as well as to advise students in these areas. Priority will be given to candidates who can bridge the nonprofit management area and one of these areas of excellence in the department.  The position requires a doctorate in an appropriate field of study from an accredited university by August 2010. Candidate must be eligible to work in the USA. 

The department is one of two academic departments in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, which U.S. News & World Report ranks 27th nationally among schools of public affairs and public policy. The school also houses the Department of Economics and several outstanding research centers in fiscal policy, nonprofit studies, health policy, experimental economics, and public performance and management.  The school is located in new offices in downtown Atlanta at the heart of a vibrant public and nonprofit sector.  That location in combination with the school's research centers generates excellent opportunities for faculty involvement in scholarly research that also contributes to policy-making and management at all levels of government and the nonprofit sector. 

Posted 10/13/2009 back to top

Portland State University
Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning
Assistant or Associate Professor

The Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor or associate professor beginning Fall 2010. Candidates must have an earned doctorate (or be in the final stages of their degree) in city and regional planning, urban studies, economics, geography, public policy, sociology, or a related discipline, and a scholarly commitment to the fields of urban planning, urban studies, community development, regional development, and/or sustainable development.

School priorities include research, teaching, outreach, and practice interests in the areas of: the sustainability dimensions of urban and regional planning and community development; community economic and workforce development; regional development; international applications; and/or affordable housing and neighborhood development.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in areas that may include urban economics, sustainable urban development, economic development, real estate development, or urban studies methods. Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative methods and action research is desirable.  A desire to seek externally funded research and/or service will be expected.

Associate-level candidates must have a clearly defined scholarly agenda focused on issues related to the themes outlined above, teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels, proven ability to secure external funding, a record of research and publication, and experience in community engagement, community-based learning, and/or community service.

The Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning (www.pdx.edu/usp) offers one of the only undergraduate majors in Community Development in the United States, a professional Master of Urban and Regional Planning, a Master of Urban Studies, and a PhD in Urban Studies.  Community Development is a specialization in all of the graduate degree programs.  A proposed Master of Real Estate Development, offered in collaboration with the School of Business Administration and the PSU Center for Real Estate, is currently under review.  The School currently offers graduate certificates in Urban Design, Real Estate Development, and Transportation. 

The School also houses the Center for Urban Studies and the Center for Transportation Studies.  The College of Urban and Public Affairs has approximately 70 full-time faculty members in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, which includes Criminology and Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Public Administration, the School of Community Health, and the Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies. 

The starting annual salary for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  There is an excellent benefits package that includes fully paid healthcare; fully employer paid retirement contributions; and significantly reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependents at any of the Oregon University System schools. 

Applicants should submit a letter of application containing a brief background statement outlining research and teaching interests, the names and contact information for four references (name, title, email, telephone, and mailing address), and a curriculum vitae to: Dr. Karen Gibson, Search Committee Chair, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR  97207-0751. Review of applications will begin January 4th and continue until finalists are identified. This is a nine-month appointment; the anticipated start date is September 16, 2010.  For further information, please email School Director Connie Ozawa, ozawac@pdx.edu.

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

Posted 08/24/2009 back to top

Rutgers University-Camden
Department of Public Policy and Administration
Tenure-track Assistant Professor

Rutgers University-Camden is launching an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Public Affairs with a principal focus on community development. Existing partnerships on a broad array of campus projects provide a strong foundation for this new program, which brings the Law School and School of Business into a collaborative relationship with researchers in social science, public policy, and Public Administration. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on international as well as domestic issues in community development.

We are seeking a tenure-track assistant professor to begin fall 2010. A Ph.D. in Economics is preferred, although candidates who hold the Ph.D. in Political Science, Public Affairs, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related field will be considered if qualified to teach economics courses at the undergraduate level. Candidates with a concentration in urban economics, affordable housing and neighborhood development, community economic and workforce development, sustainable development, or urban and regional planning are particularly encouraged to apply, and those with GIS expertise will be given strong consideration. Successful candidates will have an active research program and a Ph.D. in hand no later than August 15, 2010.

The Department of Public Policy and Administration, which currently has nine faculty members, offers a Masters in Public Administration and houses the undergraduate major in Urban Studies.

Rutgers-Camden, located in the bustling waterfront district just across the Delaware River from downtown Philadelphia, is the southern campus of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.  The campus includes undergraduate and graduate Arts and Sciences programs, a Law School, and a Business School.  The University is the recipient of the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic engineering  and science careers, including the social sciences.
 
Rutgers is committed to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we strongly encourage applications from women and minorities. Please include a letter of interest, CV, representative publications, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendations. Applications should be sent to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Rutgers University, 401 Cooper St., Camden, NJ 08102. The position is open until filled, but completed applications received by December 15 will receive earliest consideration.

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Posted 11/19/2009 back to top

Southwestern University

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, Program in Environmental Studies, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of environmental studies to begin fall 2010. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies, Environmental Geography, Urban Studies, Public Health, or related field. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of environmental studies and current environmental concerns. A commitment to teaching a range of courses within a liberal arts tradition is essential. This faculty person will help develop a core environmental studies curriculum and will teach in that curriculum.  Courses will include an interdisciplinary Introduction to Environmental Studies, a Senior Research Seminar, and courses in the person's area of specialty. Candidates must have GIS expertise and use GIS in courses as appropriate. Finally, we seek a colleague with an interest in global issues of environmental justice which is a focus of our Environmental Studies program. We are especially interested in candidates committed to advancing diversity in academia. Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in one of the areas listed or a related discipline by August 15, 2010. Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.

Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,250 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In addition to a number of other national organizations, Southwestern University is a member of two consortia of liberal arts colleges, the Associated Colleges of the South and the Annapolis Group. Located in Georgetown, Texas, 28 miles north of downtown Austin, Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse educational environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our Web site at www.southwestern.edu.

Candidates should submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, and contact information for three references to Maria Trevino, Faculty Secretary, Southwestern University, P.O. Box 700, Georgetown TX 78627-0700 (trevinom@southwestern.edu, 512/863-1360). Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F.

Posted 07/07/2009 back to top

Trinity College

Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of Urban Studies

Trinity College seeks a geographer to fill the newly endowed chair for the Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professorship in Urban Studies beginning in fall 2010. We expect such a scholar to offer courses and conduct research in one or more of the following subfields: environmental geography, cultural geography and/or political geography. We are eager for a colleague who has a strong interdisciplinary and global orientation, even as s/he will probably have a strong investment in empirical work within one or more urban localities. This scholar is also expected to participate in the development of the urban studies curriculum. All applicants for Raether Distinguished Professor in Urban Studies should submit the following materials to Vijay Prashad (George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History) (vijay.prashad@trincoll.edu), c/o Center for Urban and Global Studies http://www.trincoll.edu/UG, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 by January 15, 2010:

• A detailed application letter stating research and teaching interests and expertise;
• A complete Curriculum Vitae;
• A writing sample, such as the most recent book and/or a refereed journal article;
• Names of three references;
• Sample syllabi for two undergraduate courses that relate to and reflect the applicant’s research interest and expertise.

Posted 11/19/2009 back to top

University of Delaware
Director, Disaster Research Center

The Office of the Provost at the University of Delaware invites applications for the position of Director of the Disaster Research Center (http://www.udel.edu/DRC/). We seek an energetic scholar who has a strong appreciation for DRC’s history as the first center in the world focused on the social science aspects of disaster, while at the same time offers an exciting vision to lead the Center’s increasingly multi-disciplinary efforts.

DRC plays a leadership role in the international research network of research on disasters and crises. It was founded in 1963 and moved to the University of Delaware in 1985, DRC has received funding from various governmental and private agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the Sea Grant Program, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The DRC is a university-wide center that reports to the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives. The Center currently has 8 core faculty members from three departments, all of whom engage in ambitious collaborative research. The Director will both contribute to this research agenda and lead efforts to expand campus-wide participation in the Center.

The successful applicant will show evidence of a deep commitment to collaborative work in academe and with the community, as well as an appreciation for the importance of work that integrates multiple disciplinary perspectives and uses multiple methods. The applicant will demonstrate a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments in the field of disasters appropriate for the award of tenure, significant administrative and grants-management experience, a solid record of teaching and service, and an active and innovative research agenda that shows success in obtaining funding from external government or private sources of funding. The successful applicant will be offered a tenured appointment in the appropriate department of her or his discipline.

The Director manages Center operations, supervises a staff that includes graduate research assistants and undergraduates, represents DRC with funding agencies and other constituencies, seeks external research support, and coordinates with efforts related to a new interdisciplinary graduate program in disasters. Because DRC core faculty members have appointments in a range of departments across campus, the Director also works actively to foster ties with other units. The appointment includes opportunities for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to disasters. 

The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.  The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, 2009.  Applicants should send a detailed statement of interest with qualifications meeting the criteria outlined above, and a curriculum vitae in electronic pdf format. Additional information may be requested from candidates after an initial review of applicants: Applications and questions about the position can be directed to the search chair, Jeffrey A. Raffel, Messick Professor of Public Administration, at raffel@udel.edu.

Posted 10/30/2009 back to top

University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs
of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies
Faculty Position

The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs of the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks to hire a faculty member with expertise in quantitative methods in the social sciences at the rank of full or associate professor, to begin September 2010. We will also consider applicants who are at the advanced assistant level. Responsibilities include: generating and conducting policy research, teaching, mentoring and advising doctoral and masters-level students, and departmental service.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a national reputation whose research addresses policy problems of national, as well as local and regional scope. Candidates should demonstrate a desire to provide leadership for a dynamic department that is committed to the university’s mission as a leading student-centered urban research university. In addition, qualified applicants must demonstrate a strong record in, and enthusiasm for, teaching doctoral-level courses in statistics and/or econometrics. While many areas of research are of interest to our department, special emphasis is placed on faculty candidates who specialize in health policy, and urban and regional development.  We are also interested in candidates who perform comparative policy research, at the regional level within the U.S., or across countries.
Qualifications for this position include: a strong publication record; success in securing external research support; experience mentoring doctoral student research; a record of teaching and research in core curricular areas, and demonstrated professional and academic leadership.  All candidates should demonstrate familiarity with curriculum in policy studies, public policy, or public affairs programs at the graduate level, and hold a Ph.D. in disciplines such as Public or Social Policy, Urban Studies, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, or a related social science field.

To Apply

Applications should be received by December 1, 2009.  Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarly writing and names of three references to: Search Committee, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA 02125.

The Department

The Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs consists of 10 full-time faculty, about 120 graduate students, and three academic programs: Master’s of Science in Public Affairs, Graduate Certificate Program for Women in Politics and Public Policy, and the Public Policy PhD. Our department is part of the John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, which also includes the Department of Gerontology, Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution and International Relations, as well as numerous research centers and institutes. Our department shares with the McCormack Graduate School a commitment to advancing a more productive, equitable, and sustainable world through education, research, and public service through research that addresses the needs of urban communities, populations facing social, political, or economic challenges, and public- and non-profit service delivery.

For more information about the Department and the McCormack Graduate School of Policy Studies, please visit our web site at http://www.mccormack.umb.edu/index.jsp. 

UMass Boston is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

University of Texas at Arlington
School of Urban and Public Affairs
MCRP Program Director Position
Position Start Fate: Fall 2010

The School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) invites applications for the position of Program Director of the PAB-accredited Master’s in City and Regional Planning (MCRP) program. Job duties comprise research, teaching, and program administration including accreditation management, curriculum review, student recruitment, and working with the MCRP Advisory Board. The candidate will be hired at the Associate or Full professor level and preferably hold a Ph.D. in Planning. The successful candidate will have a solid research and publication record, preferably in a specialized area related to the Program’s broad base of metropolitan sustainability, such as urban design and development planning, transportation, environmental planning, equity and social justice, or economic and/or community development. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in administration.

The School offers excellent teaching and research support, and its location in the heart of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. — the Dallas-Fort Worth area — provides an ideal setting for building the MCRP program, as well as for research and community service. The School houses the state-funded Institute of Urban Studies, which conducts studies and projects throughout the metropolitan region. With a broadly-trained multidisciplinary faculty, SUPA offers five graduate degrees: Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy, Master’s in City and Regional Planning, Ph.D. in Public and Urban Administration, MA in Urban Affairs, and Master’s in Public Administration (http://www.uta.edu/supa/).

Applicants should submit a letter of application summarizing relevant background and experience, CV, and names and contact information of three references by mail to Dr. Jianling Li, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, School of Urban and Public Affairs, Box 19588, The University of Texas, Arlington, TX 76019, or by email to cirp.search@uta.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009 but will continue until the position is filled.  

This is a security sensitive position, and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. 

Posted 09/02/2009 back to top

University of Texas at Arlington
School of Urban and Public Affairs
Assistant Professor

The School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2010.  Candidates should show promise of establishing a solid research publication record in their area of specialization and also be qualified to teach courses in the planning master's and doctoral programs, such as Urban Design, Real Estate Planning, Environmental Planning, Sustainable or Equitable Development, Urban Growth Policies, Land Use Planning, and/or Policy and Planning Implementation.  Experience in professional planning and community outreach is desirable.  Applicants must have completed their doctorate in Planning or a directly related field by May 2010.  The School is especially interested in candidates who have a growing or promising research record and interest in working in a multidisciplinary environment as well as a commitment to community service.

The School offers excellent teaching and research support, and its location in the heart of the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. — the Dallas-Fort Worth area — provides an ideal setting for research and community service. The School houses the state-funded Institute of Urban Studies, which conducts studies and projects throughout the metropolitan region and state. With a broadly-trained multidisciplinary faculty, SUPA offers five graduate degrees: Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy, Master’s in City and Regional Planning, Ph.D. in Public and Urban Administration, MA in Urban Affairs, and Master’s in Public Administration (http://www.uta.edu/supa/).

Applicants should submit a letter of application summarizing research and teaching interests, vitae, and names and contact information of three references by mail to Dr. Jianling Li, Chair of Faculty Search Committee, School of Urban and Public Affairs, Box 19588, The University of Texas, Arlington, TX 76019, or by email to cirp.search@uta.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009 but will continue until the position is filled.

This is a security sensitive position and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. 

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Urban Planning
Assistant Professor, Transportation

The Department of Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Urban Planning beginning fall 2010. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in urban planning or a related field, or be expected to complete the Ph.D. by August 2010. 

Ability to conduct research and teach courses in transportation planning and policy and Geographic Information Systems is desirable.  The department is especially interested in candidates with practical experience in transportation planning and a record of transportation research addressing environmental sustainability in ways that increase social justice and economic security.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publication in peer review journals, strong research capabilities, and a commitment to engaging in research grounded in the needs of urban planning professionals and the communities they serve.  Professional planning experience and a master’s degree in urban planning are highly desirable.  Competence in addressing diversity issues in higher education and in planning is highly desirable.

The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is a major urban university committed to academic excellence, located in the commercial and industrial hub of Wisconsin.  The campus is in a pleasant residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s northeast side, only a few blocks from Lake Michigan.  UW – Milwaukee is one of only two “doctoral cluster” campuses in the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System.  With student enrollment surpassing 30,000, UWM continues to move up the ranks of research universities.  The Department of Urban Planning offers the Master of Urban Planning, enrolling approximately 60 graduate students.  The department also offers an undergraduate Certificate in Urban Planning Studies and a graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems.  The faculty is currently developing a new certificate program in Sustainable Environment and Economy.

Salary is negotiable and competitive, based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants must apply electronically at:

www.jobs.uwm.edu 

Application deadline has been extended through November 23.

For further information, contact Department Chair Nancy Frank at frankn@uwm.edu or 414-229-5372.

The Department of Urban Planning is interested in receiving applications from underrepresented groups.  We particularly encourage applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity our faculty and attract a more diverse student body.  The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee is an AA/EEO employer, committed to maintaining a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference. 

For the UWM Campus Security Report see http://www.uwm.edu/CleryAct, or call the Office of Student Life, Mellencamp Hall 118 at 414-229-462.   Note:  The names of all applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld, and the names of all finalists, will be released upon request, consistent with Wisconsin open records law.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Department of Geography and Urban Planning
Assistant Professor

The Department of Geography and Urban Planning invites applications of Urban/Regional Planners with strong background in Geography or alternatively Geographers with strong background in Urban/Regional Planning for tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Ph.D. in Urban/Regional Planning, Geography, or related discipline required. Additional interest in GIS/Remote Sensing and/or Economic Geography or Urban/Regional Economics is desirable. Teaching responsibilities include courses in Urban/Regional Planning and courses based on departmental needs and candidate’s area of expertise.  Preference will be given to candidates with record of excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research record, pursue extramural funding, and advise students. Send letter of application, CV, transcripts (photocopies acceptable), 3 current letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching and research quality to: Personnel Committee Chair, Department of Geography & Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901-8642.  Application deadline January 15, 2010.  Employment requires criminal background check.  AA/EOE.

Virginia Tech
Urban Affairs and Planning Program
School of Public and International Affairs
College of Architecture and Urban Studies
Associate or Full Professor and Program Chair (Blacksburg)
Assistant Professor (National Capital Region)

Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for two open positions in its Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) program to begin August 2010.  The program operates in two locations (Blacksburg, VA, and Alexandria, VA in the National Capital Region—graduate program only) and offers two undergraduate majors, the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, and the Ph.D. in Planning, Governance and Globalization.  Three research centers are affiliated with the program: the Metropolitan Institute, the Center for Housing Research, and the Institute for Policy and Governance.

For the senior position, we seek candidates with a strong record of scholarship, teaching and funded research commensurate with a senior appointment at a research university.  Candidates should have prior academic administrative experience and demonstrated ability to serve as program chair and provide leadership to develop and enhance the program’s excellence.

Candidates for the junior position should have a strong record and clear trajectory of scholarship, capability of funded research, and promise of excellence in teaching.  Criteria for appointment include a doctoral degree in planning or related field by the start date. 

Candidates for both  positions should demonstrate their ability to contribute to the program’s excellence in scholarship, teaching and outreach promoting sustainable communities through environmental planning and policy; metropolitan planning and policy affecting land use, transportation, and infrastructure; international development planning and policy; or community involvement and decision making. Candidates with expertise in qualitative or quantitative methods, or in comparative international studies are encouraged to apply. (For requirements for faculty ranks, see www.provost.vt.edu  Faculty Handbook, Section 2.2).

UAP is one of three academic programs in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) in Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies. The other programs are Public Administration and Policy, and Government and International Affairs. All three programs operate at the main campus in Blacksburg and at the NCR campus in Alexandria.

Applications and supporting documents (except reference letters) must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu (paper documents cannot be accepted), reference posting #090558 (senior position in Blacksburg) or #090557 (junior position in Alexandria). Complete applications must include:  1) a full curriculum vitae, 2) names and contact information of three references, 3) two samples of written work (use “other doc” field in on-line application system), and 4) teaching evaluations.

Applicants must also submit a cover letter that addresses their qualifications, a statement about their current and future research agendas, teaching interests, and an overview of their experience.
Any questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Krystal Wright, SPIA Faculty Search Assistant, at krystal@vt.edu, phone: 540-231-2291, or 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

If requested, reference letters should be sent to: John Randolph, Search Committee Chair, c/o Krystal Wright, 110 Architecture Annex (0113), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

The search will remain open until the positions are filled, but to be assured full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2009.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the Chair of the Search Committee or the Virginia Tech Relay Service, 1-800-828-1120.

For more information on UAP, SPIA, and university, visit http://www.uap.vt.edu/ or http://www.spia.vt.edu.