Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy

The Department of Urban Planning and Public Policy (UPPP) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member whose research addresses at least one of the following topics: transportation, housing, or public administration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of research and teaching and reinforce UPPP's leadership in social justice and sustainability.

Priority will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, urban planning, economics, geography, sociology, political science or a related field. Candidates who expect to receive a Ph.D. by July 1, 2025 will also be considered. UPPP recognizes the value of diversity in its faculty and strongly supports UCI's mission for equity and inclusiveness. We are committed to ensuring accountability, providing training and education, conducting responsive research, and building sustainable partnerships. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be uploaded electronically through UC Irvine's recruitment site https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09235. In addition to the application requirements listed below, evidence of potential to secure extramural funding to support research and graduate students is desired. Please direct questions about this position to either of the co-chairs of the search committee, Associate Professors Nicholas Marantz (nmarantz@uci.edu) or Nicola Ulibarri (ulibarri@uci.edu).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of current and future research plans
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/).
• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement (https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/).
• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload this form with their application (https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/shortcuts/sexual_misconduct_form).
• Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)
• Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09235
  

Department: https://uppp.soceco.uci.edu/

Ph.D. in public affairs, public policy, urban planning, economics, geography, sociology, political science, or a related field.

• 3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.