Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Compensation

Full Description

The VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Urban/Regional Studies and Planning program, invites applications for a full-time 9-month term (teaching) faculty position. This position is non-tenure eligible faculty at the rank of instructor or assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2026. Candidates with significant career and professional work experience in urban and regional planning will be highly considered. We are specifically seeking an instructor who demonstrates a profound commitment to high-quality teaching and adds to the strength and diversity of our faculty. Successful candidates will have expertise in urban and regional planning, and have demonstrated ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses, including general planning and land use, project-based studios, and additional courses in subject-matter areas such as housing, community economic development, or transportation. We are interested in faculty who will demonstrate through teaching, creative expression, and/or public engagement, the richness of diversity in the learning experience through integrated intersectional approaches and perspectives. The selected candidate will complement and expand our existing expertise in the field of Urban/Regional Studies and Planning and join a dedicated group of colleagues with a strong commitment to service and community engagement. For additional information, please visit: https://wilder.vcu.edu/academic-programs/view-by-program-area/urban-and-regional-studiesplanning/. Position Responsibilities: 1. Teaching This faculty member will teach courses in the graduate and undergraduate programs in Urban/Regional Studies and Planning. The faculty member will be expected to carry a teaching load equivalent to eight 3-credit courses per academic year (4:4), involving a combination of in-class, hybrid and online delivery, and student mentorship. Strong candidates will demonstrate experience integrating practical planning with innovative, engaging approaches to teaching that meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. 2. Service This faculty member will serve on program, Wilder School, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field, plus five or more years of professional planning practice experience. Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field (candidates with ABDs will be considered subject to demonstration of timely progress towards completion of all requirements for their Ph.D. before the start of the appointment). Experience teaching urban and regional planning courses at the undergraduate or graduate level. Current membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Application Process/Additional Information: Applications must include a cover-letter, a detailed CV with the names and contact information of three references, a writing sample, and strong evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, course evaluations). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, with priority review beginning November 10, 2025. Contact: Dr. John Accordino, Search Chair Email: jaccordi@vcu.edu To apply for this position (Requisition # 45000700), please click https://vcujobs.com/jobs/instructor-ursp-vcu-main-campus-virginia-united-states. As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.