Undergrad Urban Planning Educator & Outreach Lead

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor to broaden its reach among undergraduates and to recruit students into the MCRP program. The role emphasizes creating and teaching large introductory courses and expanding the undergraduate minor.

The selected candidate will lead new and existing courses, support the 4+1 pathway, and contribute to planning education for a diverse student body, with a 3-year initial contract and potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning or related discipline by July 1, 2027.
• Undergraduate teaching experience or delivering training to large groups.
• Strong evidence of competency and expertise in urban planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create undergraduate (100- and 200-level) courses.
• Expand the undergraduate Minor in Urban Studies and Planning.
• Recruit undergraduates into the MCRP program via the 4+1 pathway.
• Balance teaching obligations (approx. 80%) with service duties within the department.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate instruction

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in urban planning

PhD in urban planning

Job description

The Department of City and Regional Planning at UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a Teaching Assistant Professor to broaden its reach among undergraduates and to recruit students into the MCRP program. The role emphasizes creating and teaching large introductory courses and expanding the undergraduate minor.

The selected candidate will lead new and existing courses, support the 4+1 pathway, and contribute to planning education for a diverse student body, with a 3-year initial contract and potential renewal.