Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning

Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning

The Department of Geography and Planning at Appalachian State University invites applications for a nine‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Community and Regional Planning (CRP), beginning fall 2026. The CRP program emphasizes teaching, research, and community engagement that supports strong urban, small‑town, and rural communities.

Title
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Assistant Professor in Community and Regional Planning
Type
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Full Time, 9 months per year
Location
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Boone, NC
Tenure Track
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Yes
Visa Sponsorship
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Available

• Teach six courses per academic year in planning topics, including introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate courses and graduate courses aligned with faculty expertise.
• Develop and maintain a research agenda that contributes to planning scholarship and community engagement.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and support the curriculum through active learning and service activities.
• Engage with local communities, small towns and rural regions to inform planning practice and support regional planning research.
• Participate in departmental service, program development, and professional service to the planning field.

• Ph.D. in Planning or a closely related field, completed or expected by July 1, 2026.
• Minimum of one semester of college‑level teaching experience.
• AICP certification or willingness to pursue certification within three years.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the university level and a strong research agenda in planning.
• Commitment to community and economic development or environmental planning and to working in a growing program.

• One‑page Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Three Professional References (contact information)
• Unofficial Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctorate Transcripts (no password‑protected files)
• One‑page Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• One‑page Statement of Research Interests
• Optional: AICP Certification

Submit the above application documents through the Appalachian State job portal. The posting closes “Open Until Filled”. The search chair is Elizabeth Shay (shayed).