Director, School of Urban and Regional Planning
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Applications are invited for the position of Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson University. This appointment will be for a term of five years commencing July 1, 2011 and incorporates a tenured stream position.

The School of Urban and Regional Planning offers a professionally accredited four-year undergraduate program to approximately 366 students. The School has a Masters Program accredited by the Canadian Institute of Planners with the first graduating class in June 2010.

The School is a significant contributor to planning education in Canada. It is particularly known for the quality of its applied approach to professional planning education, centered on vibrant studio-based teaching and learning, with a passionate commitment to urban vitality and community engagement. Additional information about the School can be found at www.ryerson.ca/surp.

The Director will champion the School’s mission in city-building and sustainable community development, have demonstrated leadership abilities, effective management skills, coupled with an ability to support the development of scholarship, and a deep commitment to and respect for student experience that is central to the University’s mission. The Director is responsible for providing academic and administrative leadership, including management of the human and financial resources of the School, curriculum planning, program development, and community engagement.

The successful candidate must have a degree in planning, a Ph.D. in planning or a related field, or a combination of academic and professional qualifications that are equivalent and shall be a tenured faculty member or be eligible for tenure upon appointment. Current membership (or demonstrated capacity to attain a membership) in the Canadian Institute of Planners, an established reputation in the professional community, an excellent record of scholarly research and/or influential practice, and teaching experience in one of the core curriculum areas. Teaching experience in a studio setting will be an asset.

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at: http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/employment_resources/rfs.html . The RFA’s website can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/~rfa/. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/working

Please forward your cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae and the names and addresses of three referees by November 15, 2010 to:

Usha George, Ph.D.
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Community Services
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Room SHE-697
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3

The position will remain open until filled.

Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.