> Assistant Professor - Transportation Planning
> UVA Department of Urban and Environmental Planning
> Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
> The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning invites applications for a tenure track nine-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 25, 2013. We are seeking candidates who can play a leadership role in the department in the area of Transportation Planning. Areas of potential interest relating to transportation and planning could include transportation history, transportation and urban form/urban design, travel behavior, transportation policy, infrastructure finance, sustainability/energy, transit-oriented development, health and transportation, the design of walkable and healthy neighborhoods, social justice, multi-modal transportation, or analytic methods.
> A PhD in planning is required or a related field with a prior degree in planning or related experience or publications is required. Candidates must show evidence of scholarly activity or promise of significant scholarship, an ability to teach both graduate and undergraduate students, and conduct research or engage in reflective professional practice. Publications commensurate with one's academic and professional career stage are essential.
> Applicants must complete a candidate profile on Jobs@ at http://jobs.virginia.edu and electronically attach the following to posting #0610636:
> 1) Cover letter
> 2) Vitae
> 3) Statement of Research Interests
> 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy
> 5) Contact information for three references - name, email and phone
> Review of applications will begin September 20, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The chair of the search committee will be in attendance at the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning conference November 1-4, 2012 in Cincinnati and will be conducting informational sessions for interest in the position.
> ACSP website: http://www.acsp.org/conferences/annual_conference
> The title of our department is Urban and Environmental Planning, with the emphasis on "and". We believe it is necessary to consider both the urban and environmental aspects of a setting in order to fully address its issues, problems, and opportunities. We find it important to emphasize linkages as well as distinctions. We hope to inspire our students with enthusiasm for addressing the planning needs of sustainable communities. More about the program and this search can be found at http://www.arch.virginia.edu/planning/.
> Tim Beatley
> Search Committee and Department Chair
> University of Virginia, School of Architecture, Campbell Hall
> PO Box 400122
> Charlottesville, VA 229904-4122
> Questions regarding the application process in Jobs@ should be directed to:
> Tim Kelley, Departmental Assistant
> email: duep-sea...@virginia.edu
> The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
> From: lisa schweitzer [mailto:lsschweitzer...@gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 9:01 PM
> To: Kelley, Timothy (tek2jk)
> Subject: Re: posting a job listing on FWIG
> I'll post it for you, if that's ok?
> On Sep 13, 2012, at 8:03 AM, "Kelley, Timothy \(tek2jk\)" <tek...@cms.mail.virginia.edu> wrote:
> Hello Lisa,
> I’m on the FWIG site and am hoping to post a job description @ UVA for an Assistant Professor – Transportation Planning.
> I wasn’t sure how to go about doing this. Please advise.
> I initially contacted Sanda Kaufman who recommended that I contact you.
> Thank you!
> Tim Kelley
> Department Assistant
> School of Architecture
> Campbell Hall, Room 226
> University of Virginia
> PO Box 400122
> Charlottesville, VA 22904
> 434-924-3285 phone
> 434-982-2678 fax
