Assistant Professor, Sustainable Community Development

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Space provided

Start-up funding

Job summary

University of California - Davis seeks an Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Development to focus on equitable economic development and planning. The appointee will build a funded research program, teach undergrad and graduate courses, mentor students, and engage with public outreach and service.

The position is 9-month academic year, with AES appointment and collaboration with Extension specialists. Start-up funding and space will be provided to support research and outreach efforts.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in urban, rural, regional planning, community development, or related field by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Establish a competitively funded research program addressing sustainable economic development and planning in communities.
• Teach a typical courseload of three courses per year (2 undergraduate + 1 graduate on a rotating basis).
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students; develop curriculum.
• Engage in public outreach and perform department and university service.
• Collaborate with Cooperative Extension specialists and policy stakeholders.

Skills

Practice experience

Postdoc experience

Leadership skills

Scholarly record

Grant funding

Course development

Student mentorship

Communication

Land‑grant mission

Education

Ph.D. in urban, rural, regional planning, community development, or related field

Job description

University of California - Davis seeks an Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Development to focus on equitable economic development and planning. The appointee will build a funded research program, teach undergrad and graduate courses, mentor students, and engage with public outreach and service.

The position is 9-month academic year, with AES appointment and collaboration with Extension specialists. Start-up funding and space will be provided to support research and outreach efforts.