Climate-Adaptation Planning Law — Assistant Professor

Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 2027 with a specialty in climate change and planning law.

Candidates should focus on legal, policy, regulatory or contractual aspects of adapting to or mitigating climate impacts, including land use, energy siting, hazard mitigation, and regulatory solutions. The faculty member will teach in the Master of City and Regional Planning and related programs, and should be able to teach

Qualifications

• By June 1, 2027, hold a J.D. or a doctorate degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, civil engineering, public policy, urban informatics, or a related discipline, with a focus on climate change.
• Strong research publication record and national/international conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Master of City and Regional Planning program and related graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Teach Survey of Planning Law at the graduate level.
• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Engage with external stakeholders and communicate with the public.

Skills

Research excellence

Grant funding ability

Teaching planning law

Public communication

Team leadership

Education

J.D. or Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 2027 with a specialty in climate change and planning law.

Candidates should focus on legal, policy, regulatory or contractual aspects of adapting to or mitigating climate impacts, including land use, energy siting, hazard mitigation, and regulatory solutions. The faculty member will teach in the Master of City and Regional Planning and related programs, and should be able to teach