Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT)
Assistant Professor, Urban Analytics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT), Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Overview
Virginia Tech’s Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning (UEPP) program in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor at our Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Virginia. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly achievement, or potential for such achievement, in urban analytics. Applicants’ foci may be within the domains of land use, housing, transportation, environmental management, or any other domain relevant to urban and environmental planning and policy. The ideal candidate’s work may draw on a range of disciplinary and methodological approaches, with reflectiveness and ethical considerations to research and teaching, alongside strong competency with state-of-the-art analytical tools and approaches.
Responsibilities
Teach an expected load of two courses per semester (four per academic year). Courses may include graduate level offerings in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, the Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Governance and Globalization, and the Graduate Certificate in Urban Analytics, as well as undergraduate courses in the Smart and Sustainable Cities and Environmental Policy and Planning majors. Develop new elective courses within the area of urban analytics and take on a leadership role with the Urban Analytics Graduate Certificate. Occasional travel to Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg and other locations to engage with project partners and participate in professional conferences. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Ralph Buehler (ralphbu@vt.edu). Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Kelly Crist, SPIA Faculty Search Assistant, at kcrist@vt.edu, phone: (540) 231-2291. About UEPP
UEPP is an action-oriented urban planning and public policy program committed to collaborating with communities to tackle societal, environmental, and technical challenges and to equipping students to be effective planning and policy professionals. The program is a high-performing team of faculty engaged in teaching, research, and community engagement that fosters a more sustainable world. We collaborate with others at Virginia Tech and beyond to produce actionable, policy-relevant, and community-engaged research, and to prepare the next generation of leaders to tackle complex challenges. We value our community and the contributions of each member and those we work with. UEPP is one of three academic units in SPIA in Virginia Tech’s College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. SPIA also includes CPAP and GIA. This position will be located at the Arlington campus, in-person. For more information on SPIA and UEPP, visit spia.vt.edu and spia.vt.edu/programs/uap.html. How to Apply
Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter addressing current and future research agendas, teaching experience and qualifications, and how you can support strategic priorities in public interest technology, technology for humanity, and science-policy engagement, (3) two samples of written work, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Qualifications
Required PhD in Urban Planning or a related field, with emphasis on urban analytics. Demonstrated scholarly achievement and ability to work across disciplines and/or topical areas in urban analytics. Potential for societal impacts that inform scholarly discourse and practice in the field. Preferred AICP certification is helpful but not required. Experience with grant writing. Experience with design and/or instruction of courses related to urban analytics. Administrative Details
Overtime Status: Exempt; Appointment Type: Regular; Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at $90,000. Review Date: November 3, 2025. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is committed to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve): a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 students. The institution operates across multiple campuses and sites with substantial research activities and annual expenditures in the billions. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. Equal Opportunity
Virginia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If accommodations are needed for applicants, please contact the SPIA Faculty Search Assistant at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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October 8, 2025
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Virginia Tech’s Urban & Environmental Policy & Planning (UEPP) program in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor at our Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Virginia. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly achievement, or potential for such achievement, in urban analytics. Applicants’ foci may be within the domains of land use, housing, transportation, environmental management, or any other domain relevant to urban and environmental planning and policy. The ideal candidate’s work may draw on a range of disciplinary and methodological approaches, with reflectiveness and ethical considerations to research and teaching, alongside strong competency with state-of-the-art analytical tools and approaches.
Responsibilities
Teach an expected load of two courses per semester (four per academic year). Courses may include graduate level offerings in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, the Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Governance and Globalization, and the Graduate Certificate in Urban Analytics, as well as undergraduate courses in the Smart and Sustainable Cities and Environmental Policy and Planning majors. Develop new elective courses within the area of urban analytics and take on a leadership role with the Urban Analytics Graduate Certificate. Occasional travel to Virginia Tech’s main campus in Blacksburg and other locations to engage with project partners and participate in professional conferences. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair: Ralph Buehler (ralphbu@vt.edu). Questions about the online application process should be directed to Ms. Kelly Crist, SPIA Faculty Search Assistant, at kcrist@vt.edu, phone: (540) 231-2291. About UEPP
UEPP is an action-oriented urban planning and public policy program committed to collaborating with communities to tackle societal, environmental, and technical challenges and to equipping students to be effective planning and policy professionals. The program is a high-performing team of faculty engaged in teaching, research, and community engagement that fosters a more sustainable world. We collaborate with others at Virginia Tech and beyond to produce actionable, policy-relevant, and community-engaged research, and to prepare the next generation of leaders to tackle complex challenges. We value our community and the contributions of each member and those we work with. UEPP is one of three academic units in SPIA in Virginia Tech’s College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. SPIA also includes CPAP and GIA. This position will be located at the Arlington campus, in-person. For more information on SPIA and UEPP, visit spia.vt.edu and spia.vt.edu/programs/uap.html. How to Apply
Please submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter addressing current and future research agendas, teaching experience and qualifications, and how you can support strategic priorities in public interest technology, technology for humanity, and science-policy engagement, (3) two samples of written work, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Qualifications
Required PhD in Urban Planning or a related field, with emphasis on urban analytics. Demonstrated scholarly achievement and ability to work across disciplines and/or topical areas in urban analytics. Potential for societal impacts that inform scholarly discourse and practice in the field. Preferred AICP certification is helpful but not required. Experience with grant writing. Experience with design and/or instruction of courses related to urban analytics. Administrative Details
Overtime Status: Exempt; Appointment Type: Regular; Salary: Commensurate with experience, starting at $90,000. Review Date: November 3, 2025. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is committed to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve): a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of over 36,000 students. The institution operates across multiple campuses and sites with substantial research activities and annual expenditures in the billions. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. Equal Opportunity
Virginia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or on any other basis protected by law. If accommodations are needed for applicants, please contact the SPIA Faculty Search Assistant at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised:
October 8, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr