Assistant Professor

Tenure-track position available August 20, 2010. Major responsibilities: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of planning studios (physical, comprehensive, and urban design), first-year common curriculum (environmental design), environmental planning, land use planning, methods (including GIS), and other courses within the faculty member’s areas of expertise. Minimum qualifications: master’s degree or higher in planning or a closely related field; university teaching experience with undergraduate students, part or full time. Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in planning; studio teaching experience; professional practice. Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

The department has accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees in planning. In addition, there are 9 faculty members with about 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. Moreover, the department prides itself as being an immersive teaching environment.

Send letter of application, resume, transcript of the highest degree earned, and the names of three references to: Dr. Michael Burayidi, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Urban Planning, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (www.bsu.edu/cap)

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.