Tenure-Track Housing & Economic Development Scholar

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Housing and/or Economic Development in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning, to begin Fall 2027 at the Salt Lake City campus.

Successful candidates will develop an ongoing program of scholarly research, teach in-person courses across the BA/BS in Urban Ecology, MCMP, and PhD in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design, mentor students, and contribute to service at department, college, and university

Qualifications

• PhD in urban and regional planning or related field by July 1, 2027.
• Interest in housing and/or economic development.
• Proven record of research publications and potential for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an ongoing program of scholarly research.
• Teach in-person courses and mentor students across programs.
• Contribute to department, college, university, and professional service.

Skills

Housing & Economic Development

Research publications

External funding

Teaching & mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in urban and regional planning

Job description

The University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Housing and/or Economic Development in the Department of City & Metropolitan Planning, to begin Fall 2027 at the Salt Lake City campus.

Successful candidates will develop an ongoing program of scholarly research, teach in-person courses across the BA/BS in Urban Ecology, MCMP, and PhD in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design, mentor students, and contribute to service at department, college, and university