Teaching Assistant Professor in Urban Studies

16 hours ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States University of Pittsburgh Full time
Teaching Assistant Professor in Urban Studies

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant Professor in Urban Studies to join our faculty at the University of Pittsburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in urban redevelopment, housing, and urban research, as well as developing and teaching an advanced course in US housing & property.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Geography, Urban Studies, or a related field, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement as an undergraduate instructor. They will also have evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience, including the ability to teach courses in urban redevelopment, housing, and urban research.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong research focus on contemporary issues in housing and urban change, and who are able to develop courses in urban land development. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to work effectively with diverse undergraduate student audiences.

The position begins in Fall 2025, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach a 3-3 course load. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment, and we are looking for a candidate who shares this commitment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach undergraduate courses in urban redevelopment, housing, and urban research
  • Develop and teach an advanced course in US housing & property
  • Contribute to the University's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Work effectively with diverse undergraduate student audiences

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Geography, Urban Studies, or a related field
  • Strong commitment to continuous improvement as an undergraduate instructor
  • Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience
  • Ability to teach courses in urban redevelopment, housing, and urban research

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Research focus on contemporary issues in housing and urban change
  • Ability to develop courses in urban land development
  • Experience working with diverse undergraduate student audiences

How to Apply:

Applications should include a cover letter, current CV, teaching portfolio, and diversity statement. We also require contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on October 31st, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Michael Glass, Chair, Urban Studies Program, University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh:

The University of Pittsburgh is a world-renowned institution of higher education, committed to excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive community, and we are looking for a candidate who shares our commitment to these values.



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