Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Planning

Ball State University; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Planning to inspire the next generation of urban designers. This role focuses on teaching first-year studio classes, emphasizing design fundamentals and engaging students in hands-on learning experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to innovative teaching practices. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to student success and community engagement, and help shape the future of urban design education in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Retirement

Tuition Remission

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field required.
• Experience teaching in a studio environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year studio classes in Urban Planning.
• Engage students in design fundamentals and environmental design disciplines.

Skills

Urban Planning

Urban Design

Teaching in Studio Environment

Design Fundamentals

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Sketching

Model Making

Education

Master's Degree in Urban Planning

Master's Degree in Urban Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.
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Ball State University is currently accepting applications for Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Design.

Ball State Faculty Opportunities

IN Indiana

As assistant teaching professor, teaching in the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning's first-year studio classes would be your primary duty. These classes meet in person MWF from 8:30 to 12:20. The CAP common first year program is a shared framework of in-person studio (CAP 101 and CAP102) and a graphics course (CAP 161) that are shared by faculty members from Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Architecture. The program is shepherded by a coordinator who mentors and guides all instructors through the shared curriculum, instructional modes, and learning objectives. Over the years, faculty team members have assembled an archive of projects, resources, videos, readings, rubrics, and other resources to supplement and facilitate the studio instruction. Student learners are challenged to gain awareness and knowledge in a menu of skills and subjects across the environmental design disciplines; including design fundamentals, 2d & 3d composition, design thinking, spatial and formal ordering & organizing systems, sketching, diagramming, drawing conventions, site graphics, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign, color theory, collage, model making & craft, human circulation patterns, natural systems, and urban systems. Because of the nature of these courses, remote work is not possible in this position.

Additionally, the assistant teaching professor will teach other classes in urban planning.

Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or related field by an accredited college or university by date of appointment.

Experience teaching in a studio environment.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Position Title	Assistant Teaching Professor of Urban Planning
About this Opportunity
About Ball State University	Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century: * We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student. * We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors. * We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni. And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive. Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community. Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Appointment Type	Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment	FT Academic Year
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Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
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Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
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Department	Urban Planning:200040
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Posting Detail Information

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.

John West, [e-mail]

Posting Number	202401375F
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	08/01/2025
Position End Date	05/03/2026
Posting Date	10/20/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)	01/15/2025
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
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