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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Community and Regional Planning (CRP) in the College of Design at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 16, 2023.

The successful candidate will contribute to the missions of the Department and College by teaching core planning courses and electives at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as community development courses at the graduate level. We are seeking a candidate who has research, teaching, and professional expertise in the broadly defined area of community development. We seek an innovative and productive scholar interested in community development whose work focuses on one or more of the following:

• community engagement
• participatory and inclusive planning
• food security and social justice
• land use and physical planning
• zoning and plan implementation

We invite candidates who use a range of quantitative and qualitative methods, including, but not limited to, participatory action research and community-engaged research. We expect the successful candidate to strengthen connections between our planning programs and our new online Masters in Community Development (MCD) program. The successful candidate should be able to develop and teach a variety of courses in their area(s) of expertise, at least one required course in the online MCD curriculum (ISU MCD) and contribute to existing courses in the on-campus planning programs (BSCRP)(MCRP)

Required Minimum Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. or D.Des. in urban planning, geography, public policy, rural sociology, communication, community development, or a closely related field by the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1) Documented teaching experience

2) Experience with online instruction

3) Evidence/promise of a strong publication record

4) Prior work experience in the practice of planning, community development, and/or community engagement

5) Evidence/potential for externally funded research; and 6) Subject-area expertise in public participation/community development.

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To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) resume/Curriculum Vitae

2) letter of application/cover letter

3) contact information for three references (We will only contact references for short-listed candidates.)

4) research statement (max 1 page)

5) teaching statement (max 1 page)

To receive full consideration of your application, please submit all materials by January 31, 2023.

For questions or additional information regarding this position, please contact Carlton Basmajian, search committee chair (carlton@iastate.edu).  

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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