Planning Program Director

Position #932867
East Carolina University
Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Position: Associate or Full Professor/Director, Urban and Regional Planning Program, Department of Geography.

The Department of Geography in the Harriot College of Arts and Sciences at East Carolina University seeks a Director for the Urban and Regional Planning program (http://www.ecu.edu/plan/). Appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an expectation of tenure to begin on August 16, 2010.

PhD is required and candidates for this position should hold a degree in planning or a related field. We are seeking a senior scholar with an outstanding research and publishing record. A variety of specializations will be considered, though an ability to contribute to existing Program strengths, and to the Eastern North Carolina region, will be considered a plus. Exemplary teaching and advising are required and professional planning experience, as well as AICP or other planning certification, is desirable.

Screening will begin December 1, 2009 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Proper documentation of identity and employability, and an official graduate transcript, are required at the time of employment. EEO/AA employer.

To apply, complete a candidate profile and submit a letter of application, a statement of administrative experience and philosophy, a description of research agenda, and curriculum vitae online at www.jobs.ecu.edu. Also, arrange for three current letters of reference to be sent (hard copy) directly to: Dr. Jeff Popke, Planning Program Director Search, Department of Geography, East Carolina University, Greenville NC 27858. For questions, contact Dr. Popke at popkee@ecu.edu or (252) 328-6087.