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Academic Teaching Specialist

Employer
Michigan State University
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jul 24, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time

Position Summary

The School of Planning, Design and Construction seeks a full-time academic specialist with continuing appointment to teach core Urban & Regional Planning program curricula. The successful candidate will be have demonstrated teaching/professional experience and a willingness to teach across the Planning Curriculum, with interest in incorporating multicultural perspectives into teaching.

This is a 9-month, 90% teaching and 10% service position. The Academic Specialist will teach in-person and online core courses with an expected load of three courses per semester and with possible opportunities for specialized courses depending on expertise. Current program needs include urban design, sustainable planning practice, and equity and inclusion. Summer online teaching is possible and will be additionally compensated. The person will teach some undergraduate courses that are large classes with seats of more than 100. The person will also assist with program needs and priorities such as student recruitment activities, student advising, curriculum assessments etc.

This Academic Specialist in Teaching position (non-tenure track position) is continual/permanent following two successful probationary reviews at year 2 and 5. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

A master's degree in urban and regional planning from a U.S. Accredited Planning Program is required. A PhD degree in Urban Planning (or allied discipline) or a minimum of seven years of professional planning practice in the U.S. is required. Fluent written and spoken English and excellent public speaking ability are needed.

 Desired Qualifications: 

A Ph.D., preferably in Urban Planning from an accredited U.S. university, is preferred. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, on-line teaching experience and expertise teaching large classes preferred. Practical professional planning experience is desired.

 Required Application Materials

All candidates for the position (posting # 717070) must apply online at http://careers.msu.edu/. Qualified applicants should submit a) current resume/CV; b) a cover letter describing your teaching experience and philosophical approaches related to community development; c) a diversity and inclusion statement (a statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance MSU’s commitment to inclusive excellence); and d) names and contact information for three academic references (letters are not initially required, but these individuals will be approached for letters before the final interviews).

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will commence in Spring or Fall 2022. Contact for administrative inquiries:  Mary Beth Graebert, email: lakemary@msu.edu. For position-related questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Zenia Kotval, email: kotval@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins/Closing Date

9/15/2021

Website

http://www.canr.msu.edu/spdc/

 Program Statement

The Urban and Regional Planning program was established in 1946, the Program is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB) since 1987. We offer a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (BSURP), a Master of Urban and Regional planning (MURP) and a Ph.D. in Planning, Design and Construction. The Urban and Regional Planning Program is STEM designated at Michigan State University. The overall vision/mission of the Urban & Regional Planning (URP) Program is to create a sustainable built and natural environment that enriches communities through leadership, entrepreneurial creativity, social responsibility and environmentally sustainable planning and policy. Toward that end, the URP program strives to offer exemplary teaching in the programs offered, relevant and timely research, and foster a sense of community among faculty, students, alumni, staff and other stakeholders. For more information, please refer to our website at:  https://www.canr.msu.edu/spdc/programs/urban_and_regional_planning/index.

School Statement

The School of Planning, Design, and Construction unites four academic programs related to the built environment: Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning, with 43 faculty and academic specialists, and 8 staff members. The School offers 8 degree pathways from Bachelors to Ph.D. – including 5 professionally accredited degrees with over 430 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The School is jointly administered by the Colleges of Agriculture & Natural Resources and Social Science.

The mission of the School is to advance the knowledge, prepare innovative leaders, and support the practice of planning, design, and construction. Our academic activities address sustainability, health, transportation, economic development and communities. Please refer to the School’s homepage available at: http://www.spdc.msu.edu/.

The School is committed to achieving excellence by nurturing an inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion.

College Statement

The School of Planning, Design and Construction and the College of Social Science actively promote a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

 

University Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Michigan State University enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 450,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The University is proactive about its obligations under the ADA, and provides individual accessibility plans to students and employees with disabilities. Michigan State University is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career families, both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/. Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found http://worklife.msu.edu/

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. MSU actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, transgender or gender diverse individuals, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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