Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary $85,000 Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/06/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

To be considered, submit a complete application with the following:

• Letter of interest describing areas of teaching and scholarly activity and/or creative work, as well as the contribution you would make to the program and the college, and your specific interest in joining our UGA CED program.
• Curriculum vitae;
• Writing sample demonstrating research interests and strengths, and/or a portfolio of relevant research, design/creative, or professional work;
• List of three references, including affiliation, phone number, and email address;
• Applicants with teaching experience can submit samples of course syllabi, student work, and course evaluations.

Evaluation of candidates will begin on November 15, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact Professor Rosanna Rivero, search committee chair, at rrivero@uga.edu.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in planning or a related field from an accredited university by August 1, 2026.

Position Summary
The College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. The selected candidate will be expected to teach in our Master of Urban Planning and Design graduate planning program and our Urban Planning minor, pursue scholarly research, and provide public service and outreach.

The new faculty member will teach studio and lecture courses in at least two of the following areas: Urban Design, Physical Planning and Design, Land Use Planning, and Transportation. The selected candidate should be capable of teaching courses in Urban Design and Planning, including Studios and Graphic Representation, as well as specialized core courses and electives in land use planning and/or law.
Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated evidence in the practice of planning and design.
• Evidence of university teaching.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• A degree in Architecture or Urban Design is highly desirable
• Candidates should be comfortable with the planning studio pedagogy.
• Candidates should have an interest or expertise at the intersection of health, well-being, and urban planning and design.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Preference will be given to candidates with topics that align with UGA or CED priorities, particularly those related to health and well-being. Additional preference may be given to candidates with a vision for course development and teaching of high-enrollment undergraduate courses with university-wide appeal, connecting disciplinary knowledge with interdisciplinary contemporary issues. Such courses play a key role in communicating the importance of the discipline to the institution and often recruit students to the Master's program. The successful candidate shall be involved in professional development activities that contribute to the scholarship of teaching, research, and professional practice.
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, and typical office demands.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio
2. Media Portfolio
3. Sample Publications
4. Other Documents #1
5. Other Documents #2
6. Certification
7. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
8. Research Portfolio/Philosophy