Assistant Professor-(School for the Environment)

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Professor to join their School for the Environment. This full-time, tenure-track position focuses on workforce development with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and community engagement. The ideal candidate will contribute to innovative solutions addressing social and environmental challenges while collaborating with local organizations to enhance job opportunities for underserved communities. Join a diverse urban research university committed to equity and inclusion, and make a significant impact in shaping future leaders in urban planning and community development.

Qualifications

• Experience in building partnerships with local organizations for workforce development.
• Ability to create internship and career pathways for students.

Responsibilities

• Support undergraduate and graduate programs in Urban Planning.
• Establish an active research agenda and seek external funding.

Skills

Community-based participatory research

Transdisciplinary methodologies

Workforce development

Partnership building

Education

PhD in Urban Planning or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor - (School for the Environment)

*Job no:* 525573
*Position Type:* Staff Full Time
*Campus:* UMass Boston
*Department:* Urban Planning & Community Development
*Pay Grade:* 03
*Date opened:* 13 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
*Applications close:*

Job Description

The Department of Urban Planning and Community Development (UPCD) in the School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025. We invite scholars specializing in workforce development who incorporate environmental sustainability, equity, and community engagement frameworks in their scholarship, teaching, and service. We are especially interested in candidates whose planning scholarship and practice focus on:

1. Transformations in urban and regional labor markets to expand workforce development, particularly in green and blue economic sectors, with a focus on underserved and economically distressed communities.
2. Resident-led and community-based economic development initiatives, including small business incubators, cooperative businesses, micro-lending, and community development finance institutions.
3. Partnerships between communities and universities that promote applied research in workforce and community development to create more job and economic opportunities for distressed communities.

SFE's mission is to examine and address challenges in the natural, built, and social environments through transdisciplinary and equity-informed approaches. We aim to expand environmental knowledge and develop innovative solutions to environmental and social problems locally and beyond. We value candidates experienced in community-based participatory research and transdisciplinary methodologies, who can collaborate within and contribute to the activities of our faculty.

The successful candidate will support undergraduate and graduate programs, establish an active research agenda, and seek external funding to promote job opportunities in underserved communities. Experience in building partnerships with local organizations for workforce development and creating internship and career pathways for students is highly desirable.

UMass Boston is a diverse urban research university committed to inclusion and equity. We welcome applicants who value diversity and can contribute to an inclusive academic environment.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via the UMB Career Portal at https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/listing/. Submit a cover letter (max 2 pages), research and teaching statements, CV, and contact information for three references. The application deadline is December 15, 2024.

Contact

For more information, contact Lorena M. Estrada-Martínez at [e-mail].

UMass Boston is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process. For assistance, contact [e-mail] or call 617-287-5150.