Urban Planning Education Lead for Undergrads

Acsp; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of City and Regional Planning invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor to expand undergraduate reach and recruit into the MCRP program. The role emphasizes leading introductory courses, growing the undergraduate minor, and creating new courses to showcase planning.

The position expects about 80% teaching and 20% service, with a three-course load per semester and a potential for renewal and promotion based on performance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in urban planning or related discipline by start date.
• Demonstrated undergraduate teaching experience or delivery of large-group training.
• Strong evidence of competency and expertise in urban planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and create large introductory urban planning courses (100- and 200-level).
• Expand the undergraduate Minor in Urban Studies and Planning.
• Develop new undergraduate courses (large lectures and first-year seminars).
• Recruit undergraduates into the MCRP program through the 4+1 pathway.
• Teach a three-course load per semester in fall and spring; 80% teaching, 20% service.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentorship

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree in urban planning

PhD in urban planning

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of City and Regional Planning invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor to expand undergraduate reach and recruit into the MCRP program. The role emphasizes leading introductory courses, growing the undergraduate minor, and creating new courses to showcase planning.

The position expects about 80% teaching and 20% service, with a three-course load per semester and a potential for renewal and promotion based on performance