Assistant Professor, Planning and Urban Studies

About Us 

• Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, LSU New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city. Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The Brookings Institution ranked LSU New Orleans third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels. For years, LSU New Orleans has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities. LSU New Orleans was previously known as the University of New Orleans, but on July 1, 2026, we proudly became part of the larger Louisiana State University system as LSU New Orleans.

Job Summary 

We seek a teacher-scholar committed to advancing the field of urban and regional planning through impactful research, innovative teaching, and engagement with diverse communities.  We welcome applicants from all areas of planning, with particular interest in candidates whose teaching and research include urban design, historic preservation, housing and community development, climate adaptation and environmental planning, transportation planning, or GIS and spatial analytics.

Responsibilities 

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in our Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)-accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. They will also be expected to develop and sustain an active, nationally recognized research agenda with the potential to secure external funding.  Faculty in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the Division's research centers, including the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology (CHART) and the LSU New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI).

This position is responsible for 9 academic units per semester (3/3) for faculty who maintain an active research agenda.  Course releases may be given for robust funded research activities or extensive service responsibilities as appropriate.  Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervising master and doctoral students in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, and/or Transportation, as well as other courses that are within the candidate's area of expertise. Administrative duties as assigned.  We welcome applicants whose scholarship addresses contemporary planning challenges and who are committed to advancing the urban mission of a growing planning and public affairs division through excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement.

The Department of Planning and Urban Studies 

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, established in 1974, is Louisiana's only accredited planning program.  Housed in the Department of Planning and Urban Studies (PLUS) within the Division of Planning and Public Affairs (DPPA) in the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development (COLAEHD), PLUS comprises five interrelated academic programs:  the MURP, Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning, Master of Science in Transportation, Master of Science in Urban Studies, and Ph.D. in Urban Studies.  PLUS is also home to the LSU New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI) and the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response & Technology (CHART), which collaborate across disciplines to address critical urban challenges.  Through research and community engagement, PLUS advances LSU New Orleans's mission to enhance quality of life in the New Orleans region, the Gulf South, and beyond.

Required Qualifications 

• A Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion.

Desired Qualifications 

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings. Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with the potential for external funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Application review will begin on October 1, 2026 and the review will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all required materials should be submitted in the University's application portal by September 30, 2026.

Excellent Employee Benefits Package  

We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and much more.

LSU New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.

LSU New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.

To apply, please visit https://ulsuno.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UniversityOfNewOrleans/details/Assistant-Professor--Planning-and-Urban-Studies_R-002091?locations=2c405185165b01919372af8fb40251d2

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