Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, IL, United States
Base: $68,000 - $78,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Phd in urban planning or related field
Research experience in environment and climate
Ability to teach four courses per term
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for its Department of Urban & Regional Planning, focusing on courses related to environment, climate, and planning. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in urban planning or a related field, possess research experience in relevant areas, and have prior teaching experience

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will teach four courses on environment, climate, and planning across the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Urban Planning curricula.
  • The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at UIUC has an international reputation for training professional planners and developing future scholars.
  • This nine-month faculty appointment includes eligibility for benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor for its Department of Urban & Regional Planning, focusing on courses related to environment, climate, and planning. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in urban planning or a related field, possess research experience in relevant areas, and have prior teaching experience.

Salary

Base: $68,000 - $78,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in urban planning or related field
  • Research experience in environment and climate
  • Ability to teach four courses per term
  • Mentoring teaching assistants
  • Departmental service participation

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience as instructor of record
  • Experience serving as Teaching Assistant
  • Collaboration with scholars and practitioners
  • Engagement with Krannert Center outreach

Key Requirements

  • PhD in urban planning or related field
  • Demonstrated research experience in sustainability
  • Preferred prior teaching experience as instructor of record

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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