"Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture and Planning - (2 Positions)"

Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture and Planning - (2 Positions)

The Department of Landscape Architecture and Planning in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for two academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions specializing in Environmental Planning or Urban Design and Transportation Planning.

Environmental Planning Position -
The Environmental Planning position focuses on the intersection of ecological systems, land use, and community resilience. The successful candidate will advance research and teaching in areas such as climate adaptation, ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, coastal resilience, just transitions and environmental justice.

Urban Design and Transportation Planning Position -
The Urban Design and Transportation Planning position emphasizes the spatial, social, and technological dimensions of mobility and urban form. The successful candidate will engage in research and teaching that explore sustainable transportation systems, smart growth, complete streets, equitable community development, and design rooted in local engagement.

POSTING SUMMARY:
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise undergraduate and graduate students, develop an externally funded, collaborative research program, and support public engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a vibrant research program supported by extramural funding in advancing smart growth, climate resilience, coastal adaptation, sustainable transportation, green infrastructure and equitable community development.
• Develop a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Implement inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning, environmental planning, land use, community design, transportation, core courses in the future master's program; and related areas aligned with expertise.
• Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in outreach and service activities and governance within the Department, College, University, and broader scholarly community.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D. in Community/Urban/Regional Planning or a closely related field completed at the time of application.
2. A record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by (a) publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, or books, and (b) presentations at scientific meetings.
3. Ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
4. Ability to work with members that support an inclusive culture and community.
5. Proficiency in oral communication skills in English.
6. Proficiency in written communication skills in English.
7. Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities.
8. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Degree from a PAB-/LAAB-/NAAB- accredited program.
2. Professional experience in planning and/or landscape architecture; eligibility or progress toward professional licensure (AICP, RLA) or other certifications.
3. Experience actively participating in collaborative research.
4. Experience obtaining funding through competitive grant programs (including graduate or postdoctoral fellowships and grants).
5. Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
6. Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, honors, and/or awards.
7. Expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach, social media, and other mixed media outlets.
8. Knowledge of and/or experience with community-based organizations or Cooperative Extension programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 6 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter describing qualifications for position.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae...
(#3) Statement of research interests...
(#4) Statement of teaching philosophy...
(#5) Diversity Statement.
(#6) Other Document - PDFs of up to three published or in-press papers...
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16018