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Interested candidates must upload the following documents:

• A cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.

• A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

• A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).

• Teaching Philosophy (maximum of 300 words).

• Research Interests (maximum of 300 words).

UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Working Title: Assistant Professor

Position Number 00001479

Division College of the Arts & Architecture

Department B110800 URBAN PLANNING

Position Type Faculty

Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty

Pay Basis Academic

Salary Grade Cat D

FLSA Status Exempt

Percent 100%

Posting Type Faculty & Instructional

UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

The Department of Urban Planning is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024-2025. The Master of Urban Planning program is fully accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board and is currently renewing this accreditation. Currently, more than 40 students are enrolled in the Master of Urban Planning program, and these students can also take advantage of joint masters’ degree opportunities with Architecture, Civil Engineering (transportation), and Public Administration. The department offers graduate certificates in Geographic Information Systems and Real Estate Development and an undergraduate Certificate in Urban Planning.

The Department of Urban Planning is an integral part of the School of Architecture and Urban Planning and the College of the Arts and Architecture. Like other units within school and college, the department is recognized for its engagement in the community. Faculty and students conduct research and develop client projects that benefit Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin, and beyond. Students in the Master of Urban Planning program learn from practical experiences that prepare them for professional careers in the planning field.

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee and its suburbs offer a variety of housing options, diverse, walkable and livable neighborhoods, access to good schools, an established arts and cultural scene, and research opportunities around the Great Lakes ecology, urban community cultures, and post-industrial heritage. The urban context of the school allows faculty research to build on the specific and unique conditions of Milwaukee.

Job Summary

The Department of Urban Planning at UWM invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Urban Planning to start in August 2025. The expectations of this assistant professor position include teaching, research, student advising, faculty committee service, and other duties and responsibilities normally expected of the faculty of the University. The assistant professor will first receive a three-year probationary appointment through 2027-2028 and then can be reappointed on a probationary basis through 2030-2031. The assistant professor must apply for tenure and promotion and undergo review by this time (or earlier). The assistant professor’s tenure journey will be supported by Department of Urban Planning faculty, the School of Architecture & Urban Planning, and the College of the Arts & Architecture through an annual review process and mentoring.

The Department of Urban Planning emphasizes applied, practice-based teaching and research, underpinned by Partnerships, Power, Place, and Possibilities (4 P’s) in our pursuit of social justice and sustainable economic development in cities like Milwaukee, across the Midwest, and the nation. The new faculty member needs to show commitment to addressing systemic inequities in cities and regions, as this would complement the community-engaged research and practice that has historically been done by the Department in Milwaukee and surrounding communities. In addition to developing an independent research agenda, the new faculty member should look for opportunities to collaborate with faculty in the Department of Urban Planning and other parts of UWM through the Center for Equity Practice and Planning Justice, Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety, and other grant-funded projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Urban Planning or a related field or be expected to complete their Ph.D. by July 2025.

  Preferred Qualifications

• We are especially interested in candidates who are able to teach in the following areas, though individuals with other areas of teaching and research are encouraged to apply: economic and/or community development, housing, applied data science and technology, or applied methods in urban planning.

• Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to research and publication in peer-reviewed journals and other credible professional outlets, have strong research capabilities, be interested in engaging in research and projects grounded in the needs of urban planning professionals and the communities they serve, and be interested in research collaboration within the Department and throughout UWM .

• Professional planning experience or demonstrated experience within applied practice and community collaboration is desirable. Familiarity with global issues in planning and an ability to integrate these issues into course teaching is also desirable.

  Target Salary Range Starting salary will be $70,000 (Final salary offer contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position).

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must upload the following documents:

• A cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.

• A Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

• A document containing the names of three professional references, including contact information (email address, phone number, and mailing address).

• Teaching Philosophy (maximum of 300 words).

• Research Interests (maximum of 300 words).

  UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

  Application Deadline

  Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes

  If Continuous, Initial Review Date 12/15/2024

  Position Contact Name McKenna Knutson

  Contact Phone (414) 251-5784

  Contact Email knutso62@uwm.edu

  Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

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Job Categories Faculty/Instruction - Architecture and Urban Planning

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• References

• Research Interest

• Teaching Philosophy

  Optional Documents