Teaching Assistant Professor - Urban & Regional Planning

Teaching Assistant ProfessorCollege of Fine and Applied ArtsDepartment of Urban and Regional PlanningUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track faculty position specializing in transportation and geographic information systems (GIS). The ideal candidate would also demonstrate a commitment to innovative approaches to transportation and GIS in equitable and inclusive educational environments within our community of faculty, students, and collaborators. The position will commence on August 16, 2025. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach six courses per academic year, including both lecture-based and lab-oriented classes.

In 2013, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning celebrated one hundred years of planning education at Illinois and has an international reputation for training professional planners and developing future scholars. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a land grant R1 institution. DURP is a unit of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, which provides opportunities for collaboration with scholars, practitioners, and artists, and which also provides opportunities for outreach and engagement via the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Krannert Art Museum.For more information about the Department of Urban & Regional Planning, go to https:// Urban.Illinois.edu

Required Qualifications

The minimum qualifications required are:

• At least one year of teaching experience in Urban Planning, Geography, Urban Data Science, or a related field;
• Completion of PhD in Urban Planning, Geography Urban Data Science, or a related field, or ABD status within those same fields, with a dissertation defense date before 8/15/2025:
• Proficiency in using data science and geospatial tools (e.g., R, Python, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS) in teaching and research settings.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

We especially welcome candidates with teaching experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Transportation planning, including multimodal transportation systems.
• Geospatial data visualization and analysis.
• Cloud computing and CyberGIS.
• Data science methods applied to urban systems.
  
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications Include

• A proven ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in developing courses and curriculum.
• Experience advising undergraduate students.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
  
  

Appointment InformationInitial contract will be for three (3) years, with opportunities for multiple renewals and advancement based on yearly performance reviews and progress. The selected individual will also have opportunities to develop new courses in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Service commitments may include mentoring students and serving on committees within the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Salaries of current faculty at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor range from $60,000-$65,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position. Application Procedures & Deadline InformationTo ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by 23 February 2025. For a full position description and to apply, please visit http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three references, including names and complete contact informationApplicants are also encouraged to upload the following:
• summary statement of teaching philosophy
• sample syllabi
• any relevant published researchFor further information about the position, please contact the Department Head, Professor Marc Doussard, at mdouss1@illinois.edu or 217-300-0379. Women, members of underrepresented groups, and other designated classes are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu. Requisition ID: 1028514 Job Category: Faculty Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu