Tenure-Track in Urban Analytics & AI

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Analytics and AI beginning Sep 1, 2027. The successful candidate will bridge urban planning with computational methods and AI to advance equitable, sustainable communities.

Commitment to community-engaged research and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. The role includes teaching core and elective courses in BA and MS programs, developing an externally funded research

Qualifications

• PhD in Urban Planning or related field by start date.
• Scholarly research and publication potential in urban planning with computational methods, AI, and data visualization.
• Ability to teach urban analytics and computational methods integrating AI.
• Evidence or potential for external research funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an independent externally funded research program.
• Publish in high-impact peer‑reviewed journals.
• Teach core and elective courses in BA and MS programs (urban analytics, GIS, AI).
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through advising, research, and career development.
• Engage in governance, community partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Research potential

Teaching ability

Grant funding

Computational methods

Education

PhD in Urban Planning

Job description

University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Urban Analytics and AI beginning Sep 1, 2027. The successful candidate will bridge urban planning with computational methods and AI to advance equitable, sustainable communities.

Commitment to community-engaged research and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. The role includes teaching core and elective courses in BA and MS programs, developing an externally funded research