Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and Planning
University of California San Diego Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and Planning
- URBAN STUDIES & PLN / Social Sciences / UC San Diego
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: November 21, 2022
Next review date: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor working in the area of urban studies and planning to begin July 1, 2023.
This is a position for a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at UC San Diego, a rapidly-growing department with strategic emphases on social and spatial justice; climate justice; and multinational planning. The department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence by strong engagement in teaching, research, and service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. The successful candidate will be an excellent scholar with an active research program in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning; climate change mitigation and adaptation; environment and land use planning; health and wellness, and/or spatial analytics.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UC San Diego Partner Opportunities Program website: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/index.html
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Qualifications
A graduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning or the equivalent in a related field, and the Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, or who is near completion of such a Ph.D.
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter - No more than 4 pages, describing accomplishments and future plans in teaching and research
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
- Writing Sample - Up to three academic publications or other writing sample(s)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Reference letters will be requested upon making the shortlist
Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03452Help contact: dakerr@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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