Assistant Professor of Planning
The University of Texas at Arlington

Job Info

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Posting Number:

F00596P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Planning

Department:

Public Affairs & Planning

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Tenure-track

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Public Affairs and Planning (PAPL) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Urban Planning to begin Fall 2025.

We seek a colleague who represents UTA's populations with a teaching and research focus in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning, land use planning, historic preservation, and/or community development. Potential or experience in mentoring doctoral students is essential. The successful candidate should have a research agenda contributing to the furtherance of UTA's Strategic Plan (https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/about-the-strategic-plan).

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate should contribute to the core curriculum and teach courses in one or more of the following: environmental planning and policy; plan implementation, zoning and regulations; land use planning and the law; urban revitalization and community development. Teaching is predominantly at the masters and doctoral level but may include undergraduate classes. The candidate should show a strong potential for a successful independent academic career by demonstrating the ability to develop and lead a research agenda, actively seek external funding sources, and effectively guide and mentor graduate students. The candidate is expected to contribute to our emphasis areas and certificate programs, supervise theses and dissertations in the planning programs, and serve on departmental, college, and university committees. Applied research supporting local communities, and other impactful community engagement activities, are valued.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in planning or a closely related field by August 31, 2025. The search committee will consider all-but-dissertation (ABD) students who will have completed their degree requirements by their time of hire. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential to establish a strong research and publishing agenda and excel in teaching. Candidates should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, college and university levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Research and teaching interests related to interdisciplinary work would be a strong asset. We are also open to candidates with either domestic or international planning research agendas.
We welcome AICP certification and experience in professional planning and community outreach and service especially with underserved communities. Experience and interest in working with faculty on multidisciplinary research and teaching is valued, especially in other college areas such public administration, public policy, urban design, and architecture.

Department Information:

The accredited Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) and the Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) are two of the four graduate degrees, including the Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy and the Master of Public Administration, offered by the Department of Public Affairs and Planning (PAPL) in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA). PAPL's fourteen full-time faculty members are committed to a unique interdisciplinary application of planning and public affairs coverage across its degrees, with many shared classes and emphasis areas.

With a broadly trained multidisciplinary faculty, CAPPA also offers a Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology and bachelor's degrees in architecture, interior design, and sustainable urban design. The college's six research centers, including the state-funded Institute of Urban Studies, the David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture, Arlington Urban Design Center, the Digital Architecture Research Consortium, and the Center for Metropolitan Density, conduct research and professional projects throughout the metropolitan region, the state, and beyond. Additionally, the planning faculty lead the Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD).

For more information on the Department of Public Affairs and Planning and its planning programs, see https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa/academics/public-affairs-planning and for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, see http://cappa.uta.edu.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Planning

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

10/21/2024

Review Start Date:

10/21/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30079 and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:1) Cover letter that includes a summary of current and proposed research and teaching interests2) Curriculum Vitae3) Names and email addresses of three references (no letters required at this stage).

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Deden Rukmana (deden.rukmana@uta.edu), Search Committee Chair.

For more information about UTA, please visit https://www.uta.edu/uta/. For more information about the college, department, and planning program, please visit https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa

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