Assistant Professor of Planning

University of New Mexico, CRP Program

The Assistant Professor of Planning will teach undergraduate and graduate seminars and planning studios, co-ordinate the CRP Physical Planning and Design concentration, advise graduate students, conduct research, engage in community service and assume regular faculty responsibilities. This probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision will begin August 14, 2008.

The Community and Regional Planning Program is part of the School of Architecture and Planning, along with the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Programs. The School also offers interdisciplinary, graduate certificate programs in Historic Preservation and Regionalism, and Town Design.

Minimum Qualifications: 1) Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning, Urban Studies and Planning, or a terminal professional degree in a related field; 2) demonstrated expertise and practice in applied physical planning and design at the site, subdivision, community and regional scale; 3) teaching experience and competence in physical planning and geo-spatial analysis; 4) show promise for distinguished record of community engagement, scholarship, applied research and professional accomplishment in practice.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) Demonstrated expertise in community-based design and development; 2) experience in applying principles of human and natural ecology in physical planning and infrastructure design; 3) knowledgeable about spatial representation of information, physical plan preparation, plan implementation and development review; 4) demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary and collegial setting; 5) demonstrated ability to teach planning studios, and topical seminar courses such as the Foundations of Physical Planning, GIS, and/or Urban Design Theory; 6) Ph.D. in Community and Regional Planning or closely related field.

Applicants must send: 1) a signed letter of intent; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) names of four academic references (with addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail) to Prof. Ric Richardson, Search Chair, School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico, MSC04 2530, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-0001. Short- listed candidates will be asked to submit copies of selected work. The application deadline is December 3, 2007.

New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and qualified candidates from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA