CareerPlan

Assistant Professor: Land-Use & Resilience Planning

Ames, IA, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Scholar and educator developing applied research and extension programs on land-use planning and community resilience in Iowa.

Role type

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)

Builds

Academic courses, research programs, and practical tools for Iowa communities

Domain

Urban planning, land-use law, community resilience, natural resources

Required skills

Land-use planning, planning law, community resilience, natural resource planning, economic development, teaching, community-engaged research, external grant writing

Preferred skills

Research potential, teaching experience, applied planning practice, translation of research to practice, government/agency partnership experience

Technologies

GIS, planning software, research databases

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning and resilience; develop applied research and extension programs; pursue external funding; translate research into practical tools for communities; establish leadership in statewide land use matters

Seniority

Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)