Rutgers University: Assistant Professor – Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Urban Planning and Public Policy

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Urban Planning and Public Policy

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks two full-time tenure-track faculty members in urban planning and public policy with specialties in one or more of the following areas:

• geographic information science,
• land use,
• informatics,
• health policy, and
• economics.

The Bloustein School values interdisciplinary scholars who teach and research across disciplines. Applicants may be focused on domestic or international policy, city and regional planning, and/or health, social and economic issues, and the ability to address race, gender, and/or economic inequality is especially encouraged. The positions will be tenure-track at the assistant professor level.

Applicants must have doctorates, and we strongly prefer that they have their degree by May 31, 2019. We are committed to a diverse workforce and maintaining a learning and working environment that is welcoming to all. Doctoral degrees may be in any field relevant to urban planning and public policy (e.g. urban planning, public policy, geography, economics, public health, public administration, and political science). The standard teaching assignment is two courses each semester, including undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful applicant will be dedicated to excellence in teaching, have a demonstrated commitment and capacity to perform rigorous, high-impact applied research, and to attract funded grants. Salaries and benefit packages and other forms of professional support offered by the university are competitive.

Applications are accepted at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/76029 

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.