The Department of Geography
and Urban Planning seeks applications and nominations to fill a
tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will
offer classes in our accredited Master of Urban Planning program, as well as
contribute to undergraduate teaching in the Department. We are particularly
interested in candidates whose interests and skills position them to offer
classes in an established concentration in either Urban Economic Development
or Managing Metropolitan Growth.
The ideal
candidate will exhibit high standards of urban scholarship, enthusiasm for
first-rate teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a
commitment to community engagement. Candidates must be able to work
effectively in a diverse urban environment. An interest in contributing to
professional urban planning practice would be highly valued.
At the time
of appointment, candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in urban planning,
urban studies, public policy/public administration, or a related field.
Applications from women and members of minority groups are actively sought.
Wayne State
University is a Carnegie Research University, Very High Activity, with a
strong commitment to its urban mission. Located in the City's Cultural
District, the University offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate
academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000
students in Metropolitan Detroit. The Department provides a collegial,
productive environment and enjoys excellent ties to the Center for Urban
Studies, which can provide strong support for externally funded research.
Applications
must be submitted electronically at
http://jobs.wayne.edu;
reference posting number 034676. Please submit a letter of interest, a
curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references. To
receive full consideration, applications must be complete no later than
December 28, 2007. Proposed starting date for the position is August 15,
2008.
