Position Summary
Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The School of Planning, Design and Construction seeks a full-time academic specialist with continuing appointment to teach core Urban & Regional Planning program curricula. The successful candidate will have demonstrated teaching/professional experience and a willingness to teach across the Planning Curriculum, with interest in incorporating multicultural perspectives into teaching.
This is a 12-month, 90% teaching and 10% service, position. The Academic Specialist will teach in-person core courses with an expected load of three courses per academic semester and two online courses in summer. This may change based on program needs. Current program needs include introductory planning history and theory, economic development, land use and land management, planning practice and planning process and development review. The person will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, some are large classes with seats of more than 100. The person will also assist with program needs and priorities such as student recruitment activities, student advising, curriculum assessments, etc.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Urban & Regional Planning
Desired Degree
Doctorate -Urban Planning
Minimum Requirements
This position requires
either:
A master's degree in urban and regional planning from a U.S. Accredited Planning Program, 1-3 years' experience in instruction and working with students, and a minimum of seven years of professional planning practice in the U.S. are required; or
A Ph.D. degree in Urban Planning (or allied discipline).
In addition, excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent public speaking ability are required.
Desired Qualifications
A Ph.D., preferably in Urban Planning from an accredited U.S. university.American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, on-line teaching experience and expertise teaching large classes preferred. Practical professional planning experience is desired.
Required Application Materials
All candidates for the position must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu/. Qualified applicants should submit a) current resume/CV; b) a cover letter describing your teaching experience and philosophical approaches related to community development; c) a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU's commitment to inclusive excellence); and d) three academic references.
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin on February 3, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will commence in Fall 2025. Contact for administrative inquiries: Mary Beth Graebert, email: . For position-related questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Zeenat Kotval-K, email: .
Review of Applications Begins On
02/03/2025
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/spdc
