Temple University NTT Position: Department of Community and Regional Planning

Temple University

Department of Community and Regional Planning Instructor or Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track (Teaching).

 Temple University’s Department of Community and Regional Planning invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching position at the rank of instructor or assistant professor.  The position will start in fall 2012. We are seeking a dynamic individual who  appreciates teamwork in a supportive, collegial environment and is committed to furthering planning education and practice.  The teaching load will be four courses per semester at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Some of the graduate courses involve use of video conferencing technology.

Located on Temple’s Ambler campus, northwest of Philadelphia, our department offers both a Bachelor of Science and an accredited Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning (http://www.temple.edu/ambler/crp). The faculty is distinguished by rich professional experience, which enables us to offer an educational program steeped in the craft of planning. Our location speaks to our focus on urban, suburban and regional planning.

The ideal candidate’s teaching interests will include regional economic development, community development; environmental planning; analytical methods; service-learning courses and writing-intensive capstones.

Temple University is a recognized leader in embracing diversity in every aspect of campus life. Our Department sees diversity as fundamental to our efforts to create healthy communities and a just society. Women, persons with disabilities and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

 The minimum qualification is a Ph.D. in planning, social science or a closely related field. ABDs will be considered, but completion of the Ph.D. within one year of appointment is required. The screening of applications will begin May 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position can be directed to Dr. Deborah Howe, Department Chair, at 267-468-8301<tel:267-468-8301> or dhowe@temple.edu<mailto:dhowe@temple.edu>.

To apply send a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references by e-mail to Karen Sapp, School of Environmental Design Coordinator:

karen.sapp@temple.edu<mailto:karen.sapp@temple.edu

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