Program Director, Masters of City and Regional Planning/Associate or Full Professor of Public Affairs and Planning

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The Department of Public Affairs and Planning in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for the position of Program Director, Master of City and Regional Planning, with tenure at the Associate or Full Professor rank.

As the only PAB-accredited planning program in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, we seek a Program Director embracing the tremendous potential offered by the combined resources of a Carnegie 1-Very High Research university and those of a rapidly growing region to educate planners who can contribute to enhance life quality locally and globally.

In partnership with faculty and students, the Program Director will be expected to advance the planning program by establishing a clear vision, fostering a wide range of research and creative activities, engaging the larger professional community, and advocating for the program and planning profession in general.

Additionally, we seek to recruit a candidate representing the populations that UTA serves. While areas of research and teaching are open, preference is for a candidate with teaching or focus in one or more of the following areas: urban design & sustainable development, smart & resilient cities, economic development, and environmental planning. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated research agenda that will contribute to the furtherance of UTA’s Strategic Plan, specifically to its Sustainable Urban Communities theme (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/plan/themes/communities.php).

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

General Essential Duties

The Program Director will provide strategic leadership for the future of the planning program and lead its accreditation processes.

In partnership with faculty, staff, and the department chair, the Program Director will promote and manage graduate admission, strengthen partnerships with organizations, government, nonprofits, or firms, work with staff to promote student success, including retention and time-to-graduation, and maintain active alumni connection, and lead curriculum development initiatives, particularly an expected online masters, and various continuing education programs. As a tenured faculty member, the Program Director will also have research, service, and teaching responsibilities with a teaching workload adjustment for the administrative appointment.

Desired Qualification 

Credentials enabling tenured appointment within the department including a doctorate in urban/city planning or related field. Applicants at the rank of Associate or Full Professor will be held to standards commensurate with the respective rank.

Candidates must exhibit innovation and a strong commitment to inclusive planning, teaching, and curriculum development. Experience leading organizational development and culture building, familiarity with processes related to working in a large, complex institution, and demonstrated success as an outstanding collaborator and relationship builder with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.