Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy

William Paterson University of New Jersey • Wayne, NJ

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About The Position

William Paterson University seeks applications from outstanding candidates for a Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy in the Department of Political Science, Legal Studies, and Urban Studies of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Applications will be considered in areas such as Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Policy, or related areas with preference for candidates with public management, emergency/disaster management, health or environmental policy and planning, environmental sustainability, urban design, or related areas. Experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in teaching and/or research, is a plus. The fellow will be appointed for up to two academic years in a non-tenure-track teaching position (NTTP) under New Jersey's statewide contract, with full benefits and a competitive salary. Appointment to the second year is contingent upon a successful mid-year review in the first year. Fellows will teach a 3/3 load during the time of their appointments in a planned and supported period of growth into the role of full-time faculty member. The University will provide the Fellow a structured program of focused mentorship, pedagogical support, and an introduction to university and professional service. This pre-doctoral fellowship program will be supporting three Fellows across the University. The goals of the program are (a) to support the career success of selected candidates, (b) to advance the University's commitment to building a diverse campus community, and (c) to expand the University's pool of highly qualified candidates for faculty positions. Following the first year of the fellowship and upon successful completion of the requirements of the doctoral degree, by mutual agreement between the department and the Fellow the department may request conversion of the fellowship to a tenure-track line, contingent on demonstrated need. The start date of this fellowship is Fall 2025.

Requirements

• Identifies as a member of an underrepresented population in one or more of the following ways-race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic background, first-generation college, etc.
• ABD from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in urban planning and policy, public management, environmental policy and planning, urban design, or closely related field.
• Strong commitment to teaching.
• Evidence or promise of research capacity and a planned agenda of achievement in scholarly productivity.
• Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and their applicability to the field of teaching and learning.
• Commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the University.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative environment by freely offering expertise and being open to meaningful feedback and ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of teaching excellence and supporting student success.
• Capable of engaging and contributing in order to make a positive impact.
• Ability to navigate the complexities of a multi-faceted organization with competing wants and needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a total of 18 graduate and/or undergraduate credits annually in online, hybrid or face-to-face modalities per departmental needs.
• Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
• Using approved course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment.
• Contribute to student success of a diverse student population by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling, mentoring, and being available to respond to student questions and needs.
• Establish a research program involving undergraduates and graduate students.
• Be involved in research and scholarship and disseminate these in quality research publications, external and internal grant submissions.
• Participate in the variety of service opportunities within the department, college, and university community including mentoring students where appropriate.
• Engage in assessment of student learning as well as program and accreditation assessment and reporting requirements.
• Attend department and college meetings and engage in activities of the department.

Benefits

• Full benefits and a competitive salary.
• Structured program of focused mentorship and pedagogical support.

What This Job Offers

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