From the Planet Listserve:
"The Urban and Regional Planning program of the University of
Michigan is seeking to fill two faculty positions to begin in September 2013.
Position 1: Tenure-Track Faculty Member in
Sustainability and Behavior (UM Job Posting No. 74868):
The Urban and Regional Planning program is seeking a specialist in
land-use planning and policy at the rank of Assistant Professor. We particularly
invite applications from candidates whose research and teaching address behavior
relevant to the production and functioning of the built environment and the
conservation of the natural environment at both the individual level (e.g.,
lifestyle, consumption behaviors, conservation behaviors, political action) and
the institutional level (policy formation and institutional design). The faculty
member appointed through this hire will teach primarily in the graduate planning
curricula, although the ability to teach at both undergraduate and graduate
levels is a plus.
This new position is part of a larger, university-wide junior
faculty initiative to develop clusters of expertise in selected
interdisciplinary areas. This Urban and Regional
Planning position will substantively link to others in sustainability and
behavior in the School of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ford School
of Public Policy. Applicants should consult the full cluster
proposal for this position, available at http://taubmancollege.umich.edu/planning/faculty/search/
A
graduate degree in planning or a closely related field, such as geography,
environmental studies, urban design, or law, is required.
Candidates without an urban planning degree will be expected to
demonstrate background in the urban planning field. A Ph.D. in
urban planning or a closely related field is highly desired. The demonstrated
ability to conduct academic research is required, and demonstrated engagement
with interdisciplinary collaboration is highly desired. Candidates should have a
record of teaching, scholarship, publication and/or several years of related
professional experience.
The candidate hired through this initiative will be expected to
contribute to core courses in the graduate Urban and Regional Planning Program
curriculum and to courses in one or more concentration areas: land-use and
environmental planning; physical planning and design; transportation planning;
planning in developing countries; and housing, community and economic
development. The candidate hired through this initiative is
expected to collaborate both with the “Sustainability and Behavior” cluster
faculty hired in the other units and with other faculty within Taubman
College.
Position 2: Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Member (UM Job Posting
No. 74883)
The Urban and Regional Planning program invites applications for a
tenured or tenure-track position open to any rank. We seek a candidate who can
contribute to core courses in the graduate Urban and Regional Planning Program
curriculum and to courses in one or more concentration areas (housing, community
and economic development; land-use and environmental planning; physical planning
and design; planning in developing countries; and transportation planning). We
especially seek someone who can teach and conduct research related to one or
both of the following concentrations: planning in developing countries; land-use
and environmental planning.
A
Ph.D. in urban planning or a closely related field, such as geography,
environmental studies, social work, or public policy, is highly desired, as are
a demonstrated ability to attract external funding, and an interest and ability
to establish relationships internationally. A record of close
associations with planning practice (e.g., professional collaborations,
consulting, advocacy, or studios) or expertise in qualitative methods is an
advantage. Applicants seeking a rank higher than Assistant Professor will be
expected to take an active leadership role and should demonstrate past success
in administration, student mentoring, and generation of external
funding, and a distinguished record of research, scholarship, teaching, and
service consistent with a senior-level appointment.
Applicants for either position should send the following materials
electronically as a single PDF file, organized as follows: (1) a letter
explaining your interest in the position (outlining both teaching and research
agendas); (2) a current curriculum vita; and (3) the names and contact
information (including mailing address, phone number, and email address) for
three references. Email the application to Taubman College Human Resources at taubmanhr@umich.edu, indicating the
desired position and Job Posting number in the subject
line.
The Urban and Regional Planning Program is a large and expanding program,
with about 20 faculty, 130 MUP students and 15 doctoral students in residence.
For further information about the program, visit our web site: http://taubmancollege.umich.edu/planning/
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2012, and will
continue until the positions are filled.
Mission Statement
For over 100 years the mission of A. Alfred Taubman College of
Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan has been to
prepare students for positions of responsibility within a wide spectrum of
professions, organizations, and institutions whose goals are to improve the
quality of our lives in the natural and built environment. The college offers a
complement of programs, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral degrees in
Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, and Urban Design.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer."
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