Assistant Professor, Planning and Urban Studies

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Division of Planning and Public Affairs at Louisiana State University-New Orleans invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Urban and Regional Planning for fall 2027. We seek a teacher-scholar committed to advancing the field of urban and regional planning through impactful research, innovative teaching, and engagement with diverse communities. We welcome applicants from all areas of planning, with particular interest in candidates whose teaching and research include urban design, historic preservation, housing and community development, climate adaptation and environmental planning, transportation planning, or GIS and spatial analytics.
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in our Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)-accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program, contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring, and demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. They will also be expected to develop and sustain an active, nationally recognized research agenda with the potential to secure external funding. Faculty in the Division of Planning and Public Affairs are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the Division's research centers, including the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response, and Technology (CHART) and the LSU New Orleans Transportation Institute (UNOTI).
This position is responsible for 9 academic units per semester (3/3) for faculty who maintain an active research agenda. Course releases may be given for robust funded research activities or extensive service responsibilities as appropriate. Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervising master and doctoral students in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, and/or Transportation, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s area of expertise. Administrative duties as assigned. We welcome applicants whose scholarship addresses contemporary planning challenges and who are committed to advancing the urban mission of a growing planning and public affairs division through excellence in research, teaching, and professional engagement.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, or a closely related field or be ABD with a clear date of completion.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in both online teaching as well as in the traditional classroom settings.
• Evidence of an active or emerging research agenda with the potential for external funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in our Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)-accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student mentoring.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Develop and sustain an active, nationally recognized research agenda with the potential to secure external funding.
• Pursue interdisciplinary research and collaborate with the Division's research centers.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Supervise master and doctoral students in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, and/or Transportation, as well as other courses that are within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree