Senior Faculty Position/Chair in Urban Planning and Policy, 2009-2010   10/28/2009 12:58:00 PM   We are seeking a distinguished scholar in urban planning and policy. This is a senior faculty position at the associate or full professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to serve as department chair, beginning Fall 2010. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior scholar to play a leadership role in a strong department dedicated to educating “practical visionaries.” The candidate’s specialization may be in any of a number of sub-fields of planning and policy. Interest and expertise in international or comparative planning or social policy would be desirable. A standard teaching load for tenure-line faculty in this graduate department is three courses per year, plus thesis advising; however, the department chair receives one course release plus other benefits.   Qualifications -- We are seeking an internationally renowned scholar with an outstanding research and publishing record in an area of urban planning and policy. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of achievement in departmental management. Exemplary teaching and advising is required and professional planning experience, especially overseas, is desirable, as well as AICP or other planning or policy certification. The Department -- We are an engaged community of students, alumni, scholars, staff and practitioners. Our goal is to educate a new generation of leaders, who will contribute to the development of more just and sustainable communities. A key step toward this is making our institutions more responsive to child, adult and ultimately community wellbeing by helping them understand, empathize with and respond to the social, economic and environmental needs of individuals and communities. We offer two graduate programs in public policy and planning. Our master of arts (M.A.) degree in urban and environmental policy and planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board. Our master of public policy (M.P.P) degree is a mid-career degree for those with substantial professional experience. Both degrees, and our many combined degrees, equip public-spirited individuals for rewarding careers in government, nonprofit organizations, citizen advocacy groups and the private sector. For fuller details, see the UEP website http://ase.tufts.edu/uep/. To apply -- Please send a letter of application, CV, and names of three references to: Professor Julian Agyeman, Search Committee, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.