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Form of workThe UNM Community and Regional Planning (CRP)Department seeks applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor inIndigenous Planning. We invite applications for a full-time faculty positioneither at the level of Assistant Professor (probationary appointment leading toa tenure decision) or Associate Professor (tenured). Applications received onor before January 15th will have best consideration, the position will remainopen until filled. The appointment will begin August 19, 2024
The CRP department offers two degrees, a BA inEnvironmental Planning and Design and an accredited Master of Community andRegional Planning. In addition to Indigenous Planning (IP), the MCRP programhas graduate concentrations in Natural Resources and Environmental Planning,Community Development, and Physical Planning and Design. The IP Graduate Concentrationis the only one of its kind in the nation and attracts students and scholarsfrom across the hemisphere. An online IPCertificate has also been approved and efforts are underway to make itavailable nationwide. The School also has the Indigenous Design and PlanningInstitute whose community-based work spans the Southwest, the US, and otherhemispheric Indigenous territories.
Teaching responsibilities will include graduate andundergraduate courses in planning. The appointment may also include an appointmentwith the School's Indigenous Design and Planning Institute. In addition to IP,strengths in areas relating to spatial analysis and place-based planning are aplus.
The CRP Department is also affiliated with theSchool's Resource Center for Raza Planning and has dual Master degrees withWater Resources, Latin American Studies, and Public Administration. The CRPDepartment has a diverse faculty and student body who are committed to socialtransformation, collective action and community engagement that works towardssocial justice and resilient communities. The School has been involved inpublic interest design for over fifty years through its Design and PlanningAssistance Center (DPAC).
Other degree programs in the School of Architectureand Planning include a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, an accreditedprofessional Master of Architecture degree, as well as a non-professionalMaster of Science in Architecture, an accredited Master of LandscapeArchitecture degree, along with two graduate certificate programs in UrbanInnovation and Historic Preservation and Regionalism.
The School of Architecture and Planning is housed inthe award-winning George Pearl Hall, designed by architect Antoine Predock, andlocated along Central Avenue, on the edge of UNM's Albuquerque campus.
Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, islocated along the Rio Grande, adjacent to the Sandia Mountains. A high desertcity, the climate is mild most of the year. One can participate in a full rangeof outdoor activities year-round. Albuquerque is an inclusive, diverse citywith a fabulous climate, low-cost lifestyle, and excellent outdoor recreation.
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UNM is New Mexico's flagship research institution, andthe largest university in the state. UNM is categorized as a Research 1 / RU/VHResearch University (very high research activity) and designated as a CommunityEngaged University in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation. It is classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), one ofonly 9 Research 1 HSI universities in the country, and a Minority ServingInstitution.
The University of New Mexico is committed toDiversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer, makingdecisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any otherprotected class.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
1.) Ph.D. with expertise in Indigenous Planning or Indigenous Studies;
2.) Ability to teach, teaching experience or teaching training at the undergraduate and master levels; and
3.) Written academic scholarship in a Planning related field and promise of an innovative scholarly trajectory.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.) Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Student Success as well as working with broadly diverse communities;
2.) Experience in community-based practice in Indigenous communities;
3.) Experience with or interest in working with Indigenous communities in the Southwestern United States;
4.) Interest or experience in remote program offerings;
5.) Ability to advise and direct graduate work;
6.) Ability to work cooperatively in collegial settings.
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Application Requirements: Applicants are required to submit the PDF Documents through UNMJobs: 1.) 1-2 page letter of interest stating specific research interests and interest in the position; 2.) 1 page statement describing teaching preparation and interests; 3.) curriculum vitae; 4.) the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of three references; and, 5.) two examples of published or written scholarship such as articles, conference papers, or book or dissertation chapters. Not to exceed to 10 pagesThe search committee has the option to ask candidates to provide additional scholarship or teaching materials.Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. UNM's confidentiality policy "Disclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment," UNM Board of Regents' Policy Manual 6.7, which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm. New Mexico has a rich and varied culture, and qualified candidates from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AAApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 1/15/2024. This position will remain open until filled.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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