Assistant Professor in the Department of City

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctoraldegree in urban and regional planning or a related field by July 1,2027, and hold interest in housing and/or economic development. Commensurate with their level of experience, candidates mustdemonstrate an excellent record of research publications, a strongpotential for securing competitive external funding, and acommitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students. Expectations: Successful candidates are expectedto develop and maintain an ongoing program of scholarly research. They should demonstrate the ability to produce high-qualityscholarship while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Successful candidates are expected to teach in-person courses andprovide mentorship across the BA/BS in Urban Ecology, Master's in City & Metropolitan Planning and PhD in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design curriculum to students on the Salt Lake City Campus. Candidates will also be expected to contribute todepartment, college, university and professional service. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Inquiriesregarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. C. Aujean Leeaujean.lee@utah.edu, with the subject header, “CMP Assistant Professor Posting.”Qualified applicants must submit: A maximum 2-page cover letter explaining interest in theposition; Curriculum vitae; A maximum 2-page research statement addressing current and futureinterests; A maximum 2-page teaching statement including philosophy, experience, interests, and approach to student mentorship; A list of three references. References will not be contactedprior to receiving the candidate's consent to contact. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information duringthe search process. About the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning: The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of engagedfaculty members who are recognized leaders in their fields andhighly value collaboration and collegiality. This person will alsobenefit from the University of Utah's strong commitment tosustainability and interdisciplinary initiatives. The Department's BA/BS undergraduate degree in Urban Ecologyfocuses on exploring the interrelationships among social, environmental, and economic systems, aiming to enhance the vitalityand sustainability of places and communities. The Urban Ecologydegree is also taught at the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South Korea. The Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) is anaccredited professional degree emphasizing ecological resiliency, smart growth, and social justice through effective communication, collaboration, and innovation. The Ph. D. in Metropolitan Planning, Policy, and Design is a research-focused program that trainsacademic leaders of the future. The department also offers a Masterof Real Estate Development (with School of Business) and Graduate Certificates in Urban Design, Community Engaged Practices, and Real Estate Development. Applicants are encouraged to consult thedepartment website at https://plan.cap.utah.edu/.The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning is committed tobuilding a welcoming intellectual community and encouragesapplicants of all racial/ethnic groups, genders, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. About the College of Architecture and Planning: The University of Utah College of Architecture and Planning (CA+P)is a community of award-winning faculty, entrepreneurial students, and support staff that together form a creative community unlikeany other. The College is home to four academic units: the Schoolof Architecture, the Department of City and Metropolitan Planning, the Division of Games, and the Division of Multi-Disciplinary Design, as well as multiple research centers and collaboratives. Across these units are top-ranked academic programs, outstandingresearchers with a strong commitment to addressing defining issuesof our time, and a record of unsurpassed societal impact. As partof a campus that values innovation and interdisciplinarity, the College is transforming its disciplines and training graduates tobecome leaders and changemakers in the built and virtualenvironments globally. More information is available atcap.utah.edu. About the University: The University of Utah (the U) is the state's flagship institutionof higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs, and an enrollment ofmore than 38,500 students. In 2019, the University joined the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only, prestigious group of 65 leading research institutions marked byexcellence in academic expertise and research impact, studentsuccess, and securing resources in support of core missions, whichare focused on serving the increasingly diverse student populationat the U. As of Fall 2024, 25% of students identified as firstgeneration and 28% of domestic incoming freshmen were studentsofcolor. The U is classified as having “highest research activity” (R-1classification) by the Carnegie Foundation and is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, a coalition of 17 top publicresearch universities dedicated to student success and innovation. In 2023, the University was ranked as the #1 public university inthe West and #8 among public universities in the nation by The Wall Street Journal. The U is located in Salt Lake City, one of the most dynamic andfastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. The city is uniquelysituated to offer both unmatched outdoor and exciting urbanexperiences, with mountain vistas only a few steps away and vastred-rock desert landscapes within reach of a scenic afternoondrive. Additionally, the Utah Asia Campus was established in 2014and is located in the Songdo International Business District in South Korea. Students attending the Utah Asia Campus find the sameworld-class U.S. academic experience offered at the campus in Salt Lake City.

Department: 00659 - City & Metropolitan Planning City: Salt Lake City, UTTrack: Tenure Track Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Requisition Number: PRN01586CFThe University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.