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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12486385 **Teaching Assistant
Professor
College of Fine and Applied Arts**
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) at the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time,
9-month, non-tenure track faculty position specializing in
transportation and geographic information systems (GIS). The ideal
candidate would also demonstrate a commitment to innovative approaches
to transportation and GIS in equitable and inclusive educational
environments within our community of faculty, students, and
collaborators. The position will commence on August 16, 2025. The
primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to teach six
courses per academic year, including both lecture-based and lab-oriented
classes.
In 2013, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning celebrated one
hundred years of planning education at Illinois and has an international
reputation for training professional planners and developing future
scholars. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a land grant
R1 institution. DURP is a unit of the College of Fine and Applied Arts,
which provides opportunities for collaboration with scholars,
practitioners, and artists, and which also provides opportunities for
outreach and engagement via the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
and the Krannert Art Museum.
For more information about the Department of Urban & Regional Planning,
go to https:// Urban.Illinois.edu
Required Qualifications
The minimum qualifications required are:
At least one year of teaching experience in Urban Planning, Geography,
Urban Data Science, or a related field;
Completion of PhD in Urban Planning, Geography Urban Data Science, or a
related field, or ABD status within those same fields, with a
dissertation defense date before 8/15/2025:
Proficiency in using data science and geospatial tools (e.g., R, Python,
ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS) in teaching and research settings.
Preferred Qualifications:
We especially welcome candidates with teaching experience in one or more
of the following areas:
Transportation planning, including multimodal transportation systems.
Geospatial data visualization and analysis.
Cloud computing and CyberGIS.
Data science methods applied to urban systems.
Additional preferred qualifications include:
A proven ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Experience in developing courses and curriculum.
Experience advising undergraduate students.
Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments.
Demonstrated ability to foster a diverse and inclusive academic
environment.
Appointment Information
Initial contract will be for three (3) years, with opportunities for
multiple renewals and advancement based on yearly performance reviews
and progress. The selected individual will also have opportunities to
develop new courses in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and
graduate levels. Service commitments may include mentoring students and
serving on committees within the Department of Urban and Regional
Planning.
Salaries of current faculty at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor
range from $60,000-$65,000. Final salary offered will be determined by
a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity,
candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining
agreements, and budget constraints.
Work authorization sponsorship is available for this position.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by
23 February 2025. For a full position description and to apply, pleasevisit http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following:
Resume
Cover letter
Three references, including names and complete contact information
Applicants are also encouraged to upload the following:
summary statement of teaching philosophy
sample syllabi
any relevant published research
For further information about the position, please contact the
Department Head, Professor Marc Doussard, at mdouss1@illinois.edu or
217-300-0379. Women, members of underrepresented groups, and other
designated classes are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,
including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and
complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.
Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our
non-discrimination statement and find additional information about
required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures,
and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a
reasonable accommodation u
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