The Urban Studies Program at the University of
Washington Tacoma invites
applications for a position in Urban
Sustainability. The successful applicant will assist in the
creation of a proposed undergraduate program in Sustainable Urban
Development and contribute to the existing Urban Studies degree. We seek a
broadly trained urbanist with a Ph.D. (advanced ABD considered) in one of
the social sciences or a planning-related field whose teaching and research
reflect an ability to approach urban sustainability from social, political,
and/or environmental justice perspectives.
This is a full-time,
tenure-track position to begin September 16, 2008 pending budget approval.
The appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level. Teaching
responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in urban
sustainability. In addition the successful candidate will have the
opportunity to develop courses which complement existing programmatic
strengths.
One of three University of
Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is an urban campus offering undergraduate and
graduate programs to a diverse student population. University of Washington
faculties engage in teaching, research and service. Faculty and students at
the University of Washington, Tacoma benefit from the many resources of the
University of Washington, Seattle located just 30 miles to the north.
The University of Washington
is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is
building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages
applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and
covered veterans.
Screening of applications
will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. To
apply please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references, and
evidence of excellence in teaching to:
Urban Studies Program
University of Washington, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Questions, requests for
additional information and electronic applications may be submitted to:
uwturban@u.washington.edu
