Faculty Position: Assistant Professor, Urban and Regional Geography Program, Department of Geography, #000790
The Planning Program in the Department of Geography, Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University, is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2010. The successful candidate will contribute to the mission of the Planning Program through teaching core planning courses and electives at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and conducting research and engagement. We seek candidates with primary research interests in sustainable community design and development, coastal and environmental planning, or rural community planning, as they relate to physical planning and/or design of the built environment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in planning or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with AICP certification, teaching experience, a productive publication record, evidence of funded research potential, and who show innovation in technology for research, teaching, or engagement. Faculty will be considered from a range of specialties that complement the strengths of the department and enhance the program’s mission of planning education and service in the region.

The Urban and Regional Planning Program at East Carolina University (http://www.ecu.edu/plan/) is the only accredited program in North Carolina to offer the B.S. degree in urban and regional planning. Program faculty also contribute to the Planning Concentration within the M.A. in Geography. Program specializa¬tions include community, land use, coastal and environmental planning, as well as sustainable site design. Faculty are active in com¬munity engagement efforts, and are affili¬ated with the Center for Natural Hazards Research, Institute for Coastal Science & Policy, Center for Sustainable Tourism, and interdisciplinary graduate programs in Coastal Resources Management, Security Studies, and Public Administration. The Department of Geography (http://www.ecu.edu/geog/) is the tenure home for Planning Program faculty and offers a collegial and supportive work environment for faculty with varied interests and re¬search agendas.

To apply, complete a candidate pro¬file and submit a letter of application, description of teaching interests and research agenda, and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu (vacancy # 000790). Provide the names for three current letters of reference, to be sent upon request (hard copy) to: Dr. Tom Allen, Search Committee Chair, Depart¬ment of Geography, Mail Stop 557, East Carolina Univer¬sity, Greenville, NC 27858. For questions, contact Dr. Allen at allenth@ecu.edu or 252-328-6624. Screening will begin February 1, 2010, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

ECU is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System and enrolls more than 27,000 students. The University is made up of seven colleges, including the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences and the Brody School of Medicine. The University is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, which has a population of more than 76,000, is about 90 miles east of Raleigh, and is a short distance to the Atlantic coast. Greenville is a rapidly growing regional center for education, health, and retail services and offers a variety of opportuni¬ties and activities for all interests.

ECU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirma¬tive Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting a disability accommodation should call the ECU Office of Disability Support Services at 252-737-1016 (Voice/TTY/Relay). Proper documentation of identity and employability and an official graduate transcript are required at the time of employment.