Assistant/Associate Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 18, 2024

Posting Information

Department	City and Regional Planning - 315600
Posting Open Date	09/26/2024
Application Deadline	11/25/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Position Type	Permanent Faculty
Working Title	Assistant/Associate Professor
Appointment Type	Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID	FAC0005244
Full-time/Part-time	Full Time
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date	07/01/2025

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	The Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for tenure-track faculty at the assistant or associate rank. We are looking for a scholar whose research: Is rigorous, innovative and impactful; Focuses on one of these areas (or an intersection): affordable housing, real estate development, climate change and adaptation. Other areas to be considered will be natural hazards, housing and community development, economic development, workforce development, development finance, spatial analysis, and sustainable and resilient communities; and Seeks to inform and influence urban/rural policy to expand access to opportunity for everyone. We are looking for a teacher who: Is engaging and committed to student success; Will develop new courses, or modify existing courses to best leverage their talents and knowledge to enrich our curriculum; Brings their research into the classroom, and vice-versa; Wants to mentor and collaborate with students; and Will teach a standard load (2 courses per semester). We are looking for a colleague who: Wants to collaborate with faculty and practitioners; Is a good departmental citizen, brings forward good ideas will meaningfully contribute to advancing departmental and institutional initiatives; and Is a good mentor to junior colleagues and/or a proactive mentee.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of City and Regional Planning is an academic unit within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department engages in teaching, primarily at the graduate level; conducts applied research on urban and regional issues; and serves the state, nation, and planning profession. The department offers a Masters in City and Regional Planning, a PhD, and an undergraduate minor. In any given year there are about 85 Masters students enrolled, 35 doctoral students and a growing cadre of undergraduates and students enrolled in dual degree programs. The faculty consists of 18 core faculty consisting of tenure-track faculty members and full-time teaching faculty along with part-time practitioners and researchers all of whom are active in the teaching and research programs of the department. The faculty usually generates over $3.0 million annually through research and training grants.
Position Summary	This position is a full time, 9-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor located in the Department of City and Regional Planning within the College of Arts and Sciences. This position is expected to spend approximately 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. The scholar in this position will conduct rigorous research using appropriate methodologies including a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative methods. This position carries a 2 course per semester teaching load in spring and fall. Courses will be determined based on the selected candidate's expertise and departmental needs. This position is expected to teach and mentor at all levels. The scholar in this position will show a desire to train and work with a diverse body of students. This position will conduct service that includes, but is not limited to search committees, review committees and administrative roles within the department and/or College.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Planning or related fields by the start date of the appointment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	The successful candidate will be expected to develop or extend a record of scholarly contribution as well as contribute to teaching and service at all levels.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Special Instructions	The application should include a letter which speaks to your fit with the position and includes a description of research, teaching philosophy and service experience. Please also include a curriculum vitae (that explicitly states fields of specialization), 1 representative paper, and a list of four professional references. Four professional references need to be identified by the applicant and their contact information (names, titles, email addresses) should be provided. At least one of the referees should be able to comment on the applicants teaching ability. We will begin considering applications on October 7.
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288275

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Diana Devereaux - Department Manager
Department Contact Telephone or Email	dmchase@email.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.