Assistant Professor in Housing and/or Economic Development

Assistant Professor in the Department of City & Metropolitan
Planning

Details

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Housing and/or Economic
Development

The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the
University of Utah seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the
Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall 2027. We invite
applicants with interest in housing and/or economic development,
including planning for social justice or in underserved
communities. Of particular interest to the Department are
candidates with expertise in mixed methods, quantitative, and/or
geospatial approaches. Candidates with expertise in other
methodological approaches are also welcome to apply. Candidates may
have research interests in the U.S. or internationally and should
demonstrate an interest in developing a research program focused on
Utah and the Intermountain West, including the region's small towns
and rural communities. A doctoral degree in planning or a related
field is required by July 1, 2027.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctoral
degree 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 must
demonstrate an excellent record of research publications, a strong
potential for securing competitive external funding, and a
commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

Expectations: Successful candidates are expected
to develop and maintain an ongoing program of scholarly research.
They should demonstrate the ability to produce high-quality
scholarship while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Successful candidates are expected to teach in-person courses and
provide 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 to
department, college, university and professional service.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. Inquiries
regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee
Chair, Dr. C. Aujean Lee (aujean.lee@utah.edu),
with the subject header, “CMP Assistant Professor Posting.”

Qualified applicants must submit:

· A maximum 2-page cover letter explaining interest in the
position;

· Curriculum vitae;

· A maximum 2-page research statement addressing current and future
interests;

· A maximum 2-page teaching statement including philosophy,
experience, interests, and approach to student mentorship;

· A list of three references. References will not be contacted
prior to receiving the candidate's consent to contact.

Candidates may be asked to provide additional information during
the search process.

About the Department of City & Metropolitan
Planning:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of engaged
faculty members who are recognized leaders in their fields and
highly value collaboration and collegiality. This person will also
benefit from the University of Utah's strong commitment to
sustainability and interdisciplinary initiatives.

The Department's BA/BS undergraduate degree in Urban Ecology
focuses on exploring the interrelationships among social,
environmental, and economic systems, aiming to enhance the vitality
and sustainability of places and communities. The Urban Ecology
degree is also taught at the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South
Korea. The Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) is an
accredited 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 trains
academic leaders of the future. The department also offers a Master
of 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 the
department website at https://plan.cap.utah.edu/.

The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning is committed to
building a welcoming intellectual community and encourages
applicants 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 unlike
any other. The College is home to four academic units: the School
of 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, outstanding
researchers with a strong commitment to addressing defining issues
of our time, and a record of unsurpassed societal impact. As part
of a campus that values innovation and interdisciplinarity, the
College is transforming its disciplines and training graduates to
become leaders and changemakers in the built and virtual
environments globally. More information is available at
cap.utah.edu.

About the University:

The University of Utah (the U) is the state's flagship institution
of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100
undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs, and an enrollment of
more 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 by
excellence in academic expertise and research impact, student
success, and securing resources in support of core missions, which
are focused on serving the increasingly diverse student population
at the U. As of Fall 2024, 25% of students identified as first
generation and 28% of domestic incoming freshmen were students of
color.

The U is classified as having “highest research activity” (R-1
classification) by the Carnegie Foundation and is a member of the
University Innovation Alliance, a coalition of 17 top public
research universities dedicated to student success and innovation.
In 2023, the University was ranked as the #1 public university in
the 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 and
fastest growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. The city is uniquely
situated to offer both unmatched outdoor and exciting urban
experiences, with mountain vistas only a few steps away and vast
red-rock desert landscapes within reach of a scenic afternoon
drive. Additionally, the Utah Asia Campus was established in 2014
and is located in the Songdo International Business District in
South Korea. Students attending the Utah Asia Campus find the same
world-class U.S. academic experience offered at the campus in Salt
Lake City.

Department: 00659 - City & Metropolitan Planning

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN01586CF

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The 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title
IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and
telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

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