Assistant Professor, Data-Driven Urban Planning

Acsp; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor in the Urban and Regional Planning Program within MSU's SPDC. This 9-month appointment emphasizes 30% research, 45% teaching, 15% outreach, and 10% service, with a focus on AI, big-data, and resilient community planning.

The successful candidate will secure funded research, publish peer‑reviewed work, and mentor students while building a national, community‑engaged program and collaborating with SPDC's Urban

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, City and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, or closely related field.
• At least one graduate degree from a US-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to secure funded research and publish peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in innovative, interdisciplinary research.
• Establish and lead a nationally recognized, community‑engaged research program.
• Integrate research with SPDC's Urban Collaborators initiative and MSU Extension to impact Michigan communities.

Education

Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field from US-accredited program

Master's degree (or doctoral degree) from an accredited program in the United States

Job description

Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system Assistant Professor in the Urban and Regional Planning Program within MSU's SPDC. This 9-month appointment emphasizes 30% research, 45% teaching, 15% outreach, and 10% service, with a focus on AI, big-data, and resilient community planning.

The successful candidate will secure funded research, publish peer‑reviewed work, and mentor students while building a national, community‑engaged program and collaborating with SPDC's Urban