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Assistant Professor – Urban Planning
Job No:
528766
Position Type:
Faculty Full Time
Campus:
UMass Boston
Department:
SFE - Dean's Office
Pay Grade:
03
Open Date:
21 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Job Overview The Department of Urban Planning and Community Development (UPCD) in the School for the Environment (SFE) at UMass Boston seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. We invite scholars capable of contributing to our environmental planning concentration, specializing in the interconnectedness of environmental and public health in cities and coastal areas.
Candidates with expertise in climate resilience, environmental justice, green infrastructure, disaster planning, or health equity are especially encouraged. We are committed to sustainability, equity, and community engagement, and we seek scholars who share these values and can incorporate them into teaching, scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities • Teach core and specialized courses in our Bachelor of Arts program in Community Development and our Master of Science program in Urban Planning and Community Development.
• Develop and maintain an active, collaborative research program aligned with SFE's transdisciplinary, equity‑focused mission.
• Secure external funding and advisory support to implement research initiatives.
• Engage with community‑based organizations, planning agencies, and public health institutions in Greater Boston and beyond.
• Foster inclusive learning environments and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications • Doctorate in urban planning or closely related fields.
• Strong publication record and evidence of procurement or external funding activity.
• Clear pedagogical philosophy and commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work within SFE’s core and affiliate faculty activities and complement research interests.
Application Materials
Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
Contact information of three academic references
Deadline Materials should be submitted by Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Contact Lorena M. Estrada‑Martínez, Search Committee Chair, Department of Urban Planning and Community Development, School for the Environment, UMass Boston (lorena.estrada@umb.edu).
Accommodations UMass Boston ensures reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the hiring process. Please contact HR@umb.edu or 617‑287‑5150 for assistance.
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528766
Position Type:
Faculty Full Time
Campus:
UMass Boston
Department:
SFE - Dean's Office
Pay Grade:
03
Open Date:
21 Oct 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Job Overview The Department of Urban Planning and Community Development (UPCD) in the School for the Environment (SFE) at UMass Boston seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. We invite scholars capable of contributing to our environmental planning concentration, specializing in the interconnectedness of environmental and public health in cities and coastal areas.
Candidates with expertise in climate resilience, environmental justice, green infrastructure, disaster planning, or health equity are especially encouraged. We are committed to sustainability, equity, and community engagement, and we seek scholars who share these values and can incorporate them into teaching, scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities • Teach core and specialized courses in our Bachelor of Arts program in Community Development and our Master of Science program in Urban Planning and Community Development.
• Develop and maintain an active, collaborative research program aligned with SFE's transdisciplinary, equity‑focused mission.
• Secure external funding and advisory support to implement research initiatives.
• Engage with community‑based organizations, planning agencies, and public health institutions in Greater Boston and beyond.
• Foster inclusive learning environments and mentor students from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications • Doctorate in urban planning or closely related fields.
• Strong publication record and evidence of procurement or external funding activity.
• Clear pedagogical philosophy and commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work within SFE’s core and affiliate faculty activities and complement research interests.
Application Materials
Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
Curriculum Vitae
Research Statement
Teaching Statement
Contact information of three academic references
Deadline Materials should be submitted by Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Contact Lorena M. Estrada‑Martínez, Search Committee Chair, Department of Urban Planning and Community Development, School for the Environment, UMass Boston (lorena.estrada@umb.edu).
Accommodations UMass Boston ensures reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the hiring process. Please contact HR@umb.edu or 617‑287‑5150 for assistance.
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