Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

F00611P

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department:

Public Affairs & Planning

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Public Affairs and Planning (PAPL) in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs (CAPPA) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) invites applications for a full-time 9-month, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice to begin Fall 2025.


We seek a colleague whose demonstrated leadership and career achievements in the discipline of city and regional planning prepared them to teach and inspire students to be professional planners. Experience in teaching undergraduate students is essential. The successful candidate should contribute to the furtherance of UTA's Strategic Plan (
https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/about-the-strategic-plan).

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.


To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate should contribute to the core curriculum and teach courses in the new bachelor's degree. Teaching is predominantly at the undergraduate level but may include some MCRP classes. The candidate should show a strong potential for a successful independent academic career by demonstrating the ability to teach and mentor students, develop collaborations with community partners, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, and drive the long-term success of the bachelor's degree in planning.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a master's degree in planning and significant experience in city and regional planning. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential to excel in teaching and develop collaborations with community partners. Candidates should have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration at departmental, college and university levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching interests related to interdisciplinary work would be a strong asset. Applicants with AICP certification is strongly preferred. Experience and interest in working with faculty on multidisciplinary research and teaching is valued, especially in other college areas such public administration, public policy, urban design, and architecture.

Department Information:

The accredited Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) and the Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) are two of the four graduate degrees, including the Ph.D. in Public Administration and Public Policy and the Master of Public Administration, offered by the Department of Public Affairs and Planning (PAPL) in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs (CAPPA). PAPL's fourteen full-time faculty members are committed to a unique interdisciplinary application of planning and public affairs coverage across its degrees, with many shared classes and emphasis areas.


With a broadly trained multidisciplinary faculty, CAPPA also offers a Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Master of Science in Sustainable Building Technology and bachelor's degrees in architecture, interior design, and sustainable urban design. The college's six research centers, including the state-funded Institute of Urban Studies, the David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture, Arlington Urban Design Center, the Digital Architecture Research Consortium, and the Center for Metropolitan Density, conduct research and professional projects throughout the metropolitan region, the state, and beyond. Additionally, the planning faculty lead the Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD).


For more information on the Department of Public Affairs and Planning and its planning programs, see
https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa/academics/public-affairs-planning and for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, see
http://cappa.uta.edu.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.


Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2025

Open Date:

12/18/2024

Review Start Date:

12/20/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to
https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/30681 and submit the following materials:



Required Documents:1) Cover letter that includes a summary of current and proposed research and teaching interests2) Curriculum Vitae3) Names and email addresses of three references (no letters required at this stage).


Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.


Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Deden Rukmana (
deden.rukmana@uta.edu), Search Committee Chair.


For more information about UTA, please visit
https://www.uta.edu/uta/.


For more information about the college, department, and planning program, please visit
https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/cappa.

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