"Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Position Summary

The College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. The selected candidate will be expected to teach in our Master of Urban Planning and Design graduate planning program and our Urban Planning minor, pursue scholarly research, and provide public service and outreach.

The new faculty member will teach studio and lecture courses in at least two of the following areas: Urban Design, Physical Planning and Design, Land Use Planning, and Transportation. The selected candidate should be capable of teaching courses in Urban Design and Planning, including Studios and Graphic Representation, as well as specialized core courses and electives in land use planning and/or law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS :
To be considered, submit a complete application with the following:

• Letter of interest describing areas of teaching and scholarly activity and/or creative work, as well as the contribution you would make to the program and the college, and your specific interest in joining our UGA CED program.
• Curriculum vitae;
• Writing sample demonstrating research interests and strengths, and/or a portfolio of relevant research, design/creative, or professional work;
• List of three references, including affiliation, phone number, and email address;
• Applicants with teaching experience can submit samples of course syllabi, student work, and course evaluations.

Evaluation of candidates will begin on November 15, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Professor Rosanna Rivero, search committee chair, at rrivero@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number
F2490P

Working Title
Assistant Professor

Department
CED-Envir & Design Dean's Off

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

UGA’s College of Environment and Design (CED) is home to the oldest landscape architecture program in the Southeast and one of the largest BLA programs in the United States. In addition to the BLA and MLA programs, the College provides Masters of Historic Preservation, Masters of Urban Planning and Design, and PhD degrees, as well as certificates in Environmental Ethics, Cultural Landscapes, and Historic Preservation. The College’s global presence includes regular programming at UGA’s campus in Cortona, Italy, and a strong working relationship with Nanjing Forestry University and Beijing Forestry University. Learn more about the College of Environment and Design at www.ced.uga.edu.

Embedded in an outstanding design school, the Master of Urban Planning and Design is an accredited program with a strong emphasis on physical and place-based city planning. The curriculum, centered around three planning and design studios, addresses the full range of regional, urban, community planning, design, and development issues. Since its inception in 2009, the program has attracted students from many national and international backgrounds, and its nearly 100% post-graduation job placement rate is a testament to its rigor and success.

Athens is a progressive city noted for its beautiful surroundings, great neighborhoods, rich history, and diverse intellectual, recreational, and cultural opportunities. It is consistently named one of the best college towns in the United States and is known for its music scene and college athletics (www.visitathensga.com).

College/Unit/Department website
www.ced.uga.edu

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary
$85,000

Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026

Job Posting Date
10/06/2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
Yes

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in planning or a related field from an accredited university by August 1, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated evidence in the practice of planning and design.
• Evidence of university teaching.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• A degree in Architecture or Urban Design is highly desirable
• Candidates should be comfortable with the planning studio pedagogy.
• Candidates should have an interest or expertise at the intersection of health, well-being, and urban planning and design.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preference will be given to candidates with topics that align with UGA or CED priorities, particularly those related to health and well-being. Additional preference may be given to candidates with a vision for course development and teaching of high-enrollment undergraduate courses with university-wide appeal, connecting disciplinary knowledge with interdisciplinary contemporary issues. Such courses play a key role in communicating the importance of the discipline to the institution and often recruit students to the Master’s program. The successful candidate shall be involved in professional development activities that contribute to the scholarship of teaching, research, and professional practice.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, and typical office demands.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Media Portfolio
3. Sample Publications
4. Other Documents #1
5. Other Documents #2
6. Certification
7. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
8. Research Portfolio/Philosophy