Assistant Professor (tenure track)

Position Summary:
The Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP) in the College of Arts at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on housing and community economic development policies and planning and how these intersect with issues of race, class and other areas of planning such as, but not limited to, social equity, community development finance, and inclusive forms of real estate development. The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion of the housing and community development specialization and have the skills and lived experience to mentor our students and make meaningful contributions to the field of planning. Ideally, the successful candidate will also combine novel methods, including quantitative, qualitative, and/or community-based research methods. The successful candidate will be expected to develop or extend a record of scholarly contribution as well as contribute to teaching and service.

Educational Requirements
Candidates are required to have a doctorate in Planning, Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have strong capacity and willingness to teach and mentor at all levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Special Instructions
The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity, research and teaching statements, 1 representative paper, graduate transcript, and list of 4 references. At least one of the referees should be able to comment on the applicant’s teaching ability. At the time of application, candidates will also be required to identify the names, titles, and email addresses of professional references (four are required). The recommenders that candidates identify will be contacted via email with instructions for uploading their recommendation letters. Application materials and letters of recommendation must be submitted in electronic form only.
We will begin considering candidates on September 1, 2021, and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Please apply through the UNC Chapel Hill online application system: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/195599