Appalachian State University
Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning
Position Title
Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Rank
Assistant
Position Number
008981
VISA Sponsorship
Available for U.S. eligible candidates
Position Summary The Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Community and Regional Planning (CRP), beginning fall 2026. The CRP program emphasizes teaching, research, and community engagement that supports strong urban, small‑town, and rural communities. The program offers students a solid foundation in GIScience and Planning, with many pursuing double majors or minors across the two fields. Students from other departments frequently add Planning as a second major or minor. The department currently enrolls about 170 undergraduate majors, including 35 pursuing the B.S. in Community and Regional Planning, and offers several Master of Geography degrees, including a Planning concentration.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Planning (or in a closely related field, with formal training and experience in Planning) completed, or expected by July 1, 2026.
Minimum of one semester of college‑level teaching experience.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level.
A strong research agenda in Planning.
Expertise that complements department strengths; community and economic development or environmental planning are particularly welcome.
Experience as a practitioner and/or AICP certification (or the intention and ability to become certified within three years).
A commitment to working in and contributing to a growing program in a lively collegial department.
License/Certification Required AICP certification or willingness to pursue it is desirable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities We seek a candidate dedicated to student growth, active learning, and scholarly excellence. Tenure‑track faculty should expect to teach six courses per year in Planning topics, including introductory courses (Town, City, and Regional Planning), general education offerings, and intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses aligning with the faculty member’s expertise. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in community and economic development or environmental planning. Current course topics include—food systems, housing, community and economic development, transportation (including rural), environmental policy and planning, and climate‑ready communities. Faculty help facilitate hands‑on experience through faculty‑supported research, community‑based projects, and professional development opportunities such as conferences and publication.
Application Requirements
One‑page Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information (no letters required at this time)
Unofficial Undergrad, Graduate, and Doctorate transcripts (no password‑protected files please)
One‑page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
One‑page Statement of Research Interests
Optional: AICP certification
Posting Details Open until filled. Posting Date: 10/13/2025. Submission deadline: open until filled. Search Chair: Elizabeth Shay (shayed@appstate.edu). Full Time Position, 1.0 appointment, 9 months per year. Physical demands are typical for an academic faculty position and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Rank
Assistant
Position Number
008981
VISA Sponsorship
Available for U.S. eligible candidates
Position Summary The Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Community and Regional Planning (CRP), beginning fall 2026. The CRP program emphasizes teaching, research, and community engagement that supports strong urban, small‑town, and rural communities. The program offers students a solid foundation in GIScience and Planning, with many pursuing double majors or minors across the two fields. Students from other departments frequently add Planning as a second major or minor. The department currently enrolls about 170 undergraduate majors, including 35 pursuing the B.S. in Community and Regional Planning, and offers several Master of Geography degrees, including a Planning concentration.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Planning (or in a closely related field, with formal training and experience in Planning) completed, or expected by July 1, 2026.
Minimum of one semester of college‑level teaching experience.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level.
A strong research agenda in Planning.
Expertise that complements department strengths; community and economic development or environmental planning are particularly welcome.
Experience as a practitioner and/or AICP certification (or the intention and ability to become certified within three years).
A commitment to working in and contributing to a growing program in a lively collegial department.
License/Certification Required AICP certification or willingness to pursue it is desirable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities We seek a candidate dedicated to student growth, active learning, and scholarly excellence. Tenure‑track faculty should expect to teach six courses per year in Planning topics, including introductory courses (Town, City, and Regional Planning), general education offerings, and intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses aligning with the faculty member’s expertise. We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in community and economic development or environmental planning. Current course topics include—food systems, housing, community and economic development, transportation (including rural), environmental policy and planning, and climate‑ready communities. Faculty help facilitate hands‑on experience through faculty‑supported research, community‑based projects, and professional development opportunities such as conferences and publication.
Application Requirements
One‑page Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information (no letters required at this time)
Unofficial Undergrad, Graduate, and Doctorate transcripts (no password‑protected files please)
One‑page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
One‑page Statement of Research Interests
Optional: AICP certification
Posting Details Open until filled. Posting Date: 10/13/2025. Submission deadline: open until filled. Search Chair: Elizabeth Shay (shayed@appstate.edu). Full Time Position, 1.0 appointment, 9 months per year. Physical demands are typical for an academic faculty position and reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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