Assistant Professor - Community and Regional Planning

Department College of Architecture-0896 Requisition Number F_260145 Posting Open Date 11/06/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 12/10/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The Community and Regional Planning Program in the College of Architecture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln ( UNL ) invites applications for a full‐time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. We seek an innovative and collaborative scholar and educator who demonstrates a record of achievement or strong potential for excellence in teaching, research, and service in the field of community and regional planning. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning and policy, transportation and land use planning, real estate development, or economic development planning. The successful candidate will contribute to the program’s core curriculum, develop and teach elective courses in their areas of expertise, establish a productive research agenda, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the College of Architecture and across the University of Nebraska system.

We also encourage applications from candidates whose research and teaching address contemporary planning challenges through innovative approaches and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics. The Community and Regional Planning program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the only nationally accredited planning program in Nebraska. The program is committed to preparing students for professional leadership and careers in the diverse and evolving field of community and regional planning. The program continues to strengthen and expand interdisciplinary education, applied research, and community engagement.

Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations, professional planning organizations, and federal, state, and local governments, the program provides students and faculty with opportunities to address real-world planning challenges. In particular, the program maintains strong partnerships with the Nebraska Chapter of the American Planning Association ( APA Nebraska) and the Nebraska Planning and Zoning Association ( NPZA ) to foster student engagement and professional development through conferences, workshops, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities with practicing planners. The program offers opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration across the University of Nebraska system through its research centers, institutes, and academic programs. Potential collaborators include Nebraska Extension, the Mid-America Transportation Center, Nebraska Transportation Center, Public Policy Center, Rural Prosperity Nebraska, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, Minority Health Disparities Initiative, Methodology and Evaluation Research Core, UNL’s School of Natural Resources and College of Engineering, UNO’s School of Public Administration, and UNMC’s College of Public Health.

These institutional resources provide opportunities to advance interdisciplinary research, secure external research funding, and address complex planning challenges. The program offers the Master of Community and Regional Planning ( MCRP ) degree, an Urban Design Graduate Certificate, and undergraduate and graduate minors in Planning. It also offers accelerated graduate pathways in collaboration with Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Landscape Architecture, as well as dual-degree opportunities with Architecture, Civil Engineering, Law, and Public Health. The College of Architecture includes nationally recognized programs in Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, and Community and Regional Planning.

The College has a strong tradition of excellence in education, research, creative activity, and service to Nebraska and beyond. For more information about the College of Architecture and its academic programs, visit https://architecture.unl.edu . Minimum Required Qualifications An earned Ph.D. in Planning or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated experience or strong potential to teach core planning courses and develop elective courses within the Community and Regional Planning curriculum.

Demonstrated experience or strong potential to establish a productive research and scholarship program appropriate for a tenure-track faculty appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Research and teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: environmental planning and policy, transportation and land use planning, real estate development, or economic development planning. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or strong potential for excellence in teaching Demonstrated experience in scholarly research and publication or strong potential for scholarly productivity. Demonstrated experience in securing external research funding or strong potential to obtain external funding. Demonstrated experience or strong potential in applying emerging research methods and technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data analytics.

AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification or strong interest in pursuing certification. Education, experience, or strong interest in contribution and collaboration in a related field of the built environment within the College of Architecture, such as architecture, landscape architecture, or real estate development. Demonstrated experience or strong potential to establish and sustain interdisciplinary research collaborations across the University of Nebraska system and with external partners, including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, industry partners, and professional organizations. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in addressing planning challenges and opportunities in small and mid-sized cities, rural communities, and regional contexts.

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Criminal History Background Check Required No Posted Salary How to Apply Click “ ,” complete the faculty information form, and attach the following required documents: Letter of application describing the applicant’s qualifications, research interests and agenda, and teaching interests and experience. Current curriculum vitae. Contact information for three references, including name, title, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Dr.

Yunwoo Nam, Search Committee Chair College of Architecture University of Nebraska–Lincoln 302 Architecture Hall Lincoln, NE 68588 Phone: 402-472-9279 Email: [email protected] Job Category Job Category (old) Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading Job Type Full-Time Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date 6/1/2027 Appointment End Date Organizational Location Default Location Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Required Documents Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae List of References Optional Documents Connect with #UNL UNLincoln on Facebook @UNLincoln on Twitter UNL on YouTube @unlincoln on Instagram University of Nebraska–Lincoln on LinkedIn unlincoln on Pinterest UNLincoln on Snapchat unlincoln on Spotify Campus Links Directory Employment Events Libraries Maps Office of the Chancellor Nebraska Today Policies Emergency Planning and Preparedness Institutional Equity and Compliance Notice of Nondiscrimination Privacy Policy Student Information Disclosures TIPS Incident Reporting University of Nebraska–Lincoln About the Big Ten Conference © 2017 University of Nebraska–Lincoln · 402-472-7211 University of Nebraska System To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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