The University of Texas at Arlington

While areas of research and teaching are open, preference is for a candidate with teaching or focus in one or more of the following areas: urban design & sustainable development, smart & resilient cities, economic development, and environmental planning.. Experience and interest in working with faculty on multidisciplinary research and teaching is valued, especially in other college areas such as public administration, public policy, urban design, architecture, as well as civil and architectural engineering.. Special Conditions for Eligibility 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).. With a broadly trained multidisciplinary faculty, the college 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.

planning associate

Job Summary The Department of Public Affairs and Planning in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for the position of Program Director, Master of City and Regional Planning, with tenure at the Associate or Full Professor rank.As the only PAB-accredited planning program in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, we seek a Program Director embracing the tremendous potential offered by the combined resources of a Carnegie 1-Very High Research university and those of a rapidly growing region to educate planners who can contribute to enhance life quality locally and globally.In partnership with faculty and students, the Program Director will be expected to advance the planning program by establishing a clear vision, fostering a wide range of research and creative activities, engaging the larger professional community, and advocating for the program and planning profession in general.Additionally, we seek to recruit a candidate representing the populations that UTA serves. While areas of research and teaching are open, preference is for a candidate with teaching or focus in one or more of the following areas: urban design & sustainable development, smart & resilient cities, economic development, and environmental planning. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated research agenda that will contribute to the furtherance of UTA’s Strategic Plan, specifically to its Sustainable Urban Communities theme ().In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 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 Program Director will provide strategic leadership for the future of the planning program and lead its accreditation processes.In partnership with faculty, staff, and the department chair, the Program Director will promote and manage graduate admission, strengthen partnerships with organizations, government, nonprofits, or firms, work with staff to promote student success, including retention and time-to-graduation, and maintain active alumni connection, and lead curriculum development initiatives, particularly an expected online masters, and various continuing education programs. As a tenured faculty member, the Program Director will also have research, service, and teaching responsibilities with a teaching workload adjustment for the administrative appointment. Required Qualifications Credentials enabling tenured appointment within the department including a doctorate in urban/city planning or related field. Applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Professor will be held to standards commensurate with the respective rank.Candidates must exhibit innovation and a strong commitment to inclusive planning, teaching, and curriculum development. Experience leading organizational development and culture building, familiarity with processes related to working in a large, complex institution, and demonstrated success as an outstanding collaborator and relationship builder with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required. Preferred Qualifications Masters in City and Regional Planning or related area, AICP certification, and experience in PAB accreditation, professional planning and community outreach and service, especially with underserved communities. A proven ability to develop and implement successful interdisciplinary and/or international programs. A history of building, enhancing, and sustaining partnerships across a university local communities, state, region, and nation, as well as with external professional, industry, or governmental partners.Experience and interest in working with faculty on multidisciplinary research and teaching is valued, especially in other college areas such as public administration, public policy, urban design, architecture, as well as civil and architectural engineering. Experience with online instruction and program development, interdisciplinary curriculum, and student success/retention/recruiting techniques and related software is helpful. A background in working with international students is valued. Special Conditions for Eligibility 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 fifteen full-time faculty 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, the college 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, Planning faculty lead the federally-funded Center for Transportation, Equity, Decisions and Dollars (CTEDD). For more information on the Department of Public Affairs and Planning and its planning programs, see and for the College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, see . Working Title

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