Visiting Faculty in Planning, Public Policy and Management-Environmental and Social Justice

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Work type: Faculty - Other

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Development, Instruction, Public Policy and Planning, Planning/Project Management

Department: School of Planning, Public and Management

Rank: Assistant Professor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins

May 12, 2023; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please include the following with your online application:

• Current resume/curriculum vitae.

• Cover letter clearly indicating your area(s) of interest, your education, training, and/or professional experience.

As part of the online application, you will be asked to provide names and current contact information for at least three professional references.

Department Summary

The Master of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) program trains policy-oriented planners for leadership positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Our program is applied, collaborative, and interdisciplinary.

The Master of Community and Regional Planning is a professionally accredited master's program that has awarded degrees in planning since 1968. The progressive planning and policy environment in Oregon combined with the award-winning applied projects of the MCRP program offers students an innovative learning environment. Our two-year degree program enrolls approximately 25–30 students each year, and our graduates are consistently successful in finding professional positions after graduation. The School of PPPM also offers accredited Master of Nonprofit Management and Master of Public Administration degrees, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management, an undergraduate minor in nonprofit management, and an undergraduate major and minor in PPPM.

The School of PPPM is continually engaged in efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a supportive and collaborative teaching and research environment and actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

The State of Oregon has a strong history of policy innovation, particularly in environmental policy, health policy, and urban and land use planning. The University of Oregon is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, with easy access to snow-capped mountains and scenic coastlines.

The University of Oregon is a comprehensive R1 research university that serves its students and the people of Oregon, the nation, and the world through the creation and transfer of knowledge in the liberal arts, the natural sciences, and the professions. It is a member of the Association of American Universities.

Position Summary

The School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon invites applications for two visiting professor positions (open rank) to teach in the undergraduate and the Master of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Candidates with research and teaching interests in any planning area will be considered, provided that candidates can teach required core courses (noted with an asterisk).

The University of Oregon academic year consists of three 11-week terms (Sept 16-June 15). Generally, we anticipate hiring one individual in the area of land use/transportation and one in the area of environmental and social justice. Each visiting professor will teach six courses across three terms (this is the equivalent of two courses per semester in a semester context), which could include:

Land Use/Transportation/Analytical:

• 613 Planning Analysis*

• 4/534 Urban Geographic Information Systems

• 399 Urban Transportation

• 4/510 Transportation Policy

• 440 Land Use Planning

• 640 Land Use Policy*

• 610 Visual Communications

• 410 Visual Communications

Environmental and Social Justice:

• 4/542 Sustainable Urban Development

• 370 Global Sustainability

• 445 Green Cities

• 321 Inclusive Urbanism

• 4/507 Tribal Governance

• 399 Community Engagement

• 205 Intro to City Planning

• 399 Housing Justice

Visiting faculty members are generally in residence and are expected to participate in the full range of faculty activities.

The successful candidate will also be asked to serve as an academic advisor to 5-8 CRP students.

A core value throughout the School is respect for individuality and diversity, as we recognize that such a commitment will enhance excellence in both our educational and research missions. Therefore, we seek candidates who will help create an educational environment supportive of staff, students, and faculty inclusive of race, culture, (dis)ability, gender, sexuality, religion, or other aspects of human diversity. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and international candidates.

Minimum Requirements

Visiting faculty must hold a like or relevant position at another institution, or have recently obtained a terminal degree.

To qualify for the Assistant Professor rank:

• Ph.D. in planning or related field, (ABD candidates will be considered).

To qualify for the Associate Professor rank:

• Ph.D. in planning or related field or a closely related field AND

• 6 years of teaching experience post-terminal degree OR

• Same rank held at another university

Professional Competencies

• Ability to help create an educational environment supportive of staff, students, and faculty inclusive of race, culture, (dis)ability, gender, sexuality, religion, or other aspects of human diversity.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and facilitate student learning.

• Ability to conduct independent, high-quality scholarship or creative practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college or university-level teaching experience.

University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see:https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

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Advertised: May 2, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time

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