The Barnard-Columbia Urban Studies Program seeks two (2) full-time assistant professors for a 3-year term position each (with possible additional 2 year extension) beginning August 1, 2014. One position will specialize in the built environment, while the second position will specialize in some aspect of global urbanism. Candidates for built environment position should have a specialization in teaching architectural or planning history; urban policy and planning; urban design; housing; transportation; GIS; and/or other courses that deal with the urban built environment. Candidates for global urbanism position should specialize in one or more of the following areas: global urbanism; international urban governance and planning; urban, political or cultural geography; environmental sustainability; and GIS. Applicants for both positions should have PhD in hand (or for built environment, M.Arch.); and, prior experience in and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and advising. Applicants must be prepared to teach introductory and upper level undergraduate courses.
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Review of applications will begin May 22, 2014; and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a writing sample (no more than 20 pages) and contact information for three academic references. Applicants for Built Environment position should submit application materials as pdf files to http://careers.barnard.edu/postings/915. Applicants for Global Urbanism position should submit application materials as pdf files to http://careers.barnard.edu/postings/916.
Contact:
Michael Cavalier, Department Assistant
Urban Studies
mcavalier@barnard.edu
