Open Rank Professor - Urban and Regional Planning
Company: San Jose State University
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Rank and Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure
track/tenured)
School/Department Name: Department of Urban and Regional
Planning
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and
rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring
academic year annual salary range:
$83,000 - $100,000. See Benefits Summary for details about the
CSU's excellent employment benefits.
Target Start Date: August, 2024
Application Deadline: The first review will begin on January 16,
2024 (new date), but applications will be accepted until the
position is filled or closed.
Position Description
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at San Jose State
University seeks qualified candidates for an open-rank hire
(tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor)
with an expected start in Fall 2024. The position is open in terms
of specialization, but potential areas of focus may include local
and/or regional governance, public policy, non-profit management,
community development, organization theory, spatial information
management, and related fields. The Department values scholarship
from a diverse set of methodological backgrounds, including
qualitative and quantitative approaches, and candidates with
experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is housed in the
Department of Urban and Regional Planning and is an accredited
member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and
Administration (NASPAA). The program includes core courses,
advanced seminars, and elective courses from within the program and
also from related fields such as communication studies, political
science, and urban planning. MPA graduates become the leaders,
managers and analysts in public and non-profit agencies that serve
the Silicon Valley and the Bay area.
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning at San Jose State
University (SJSU), founded in 1970, is home to an interdisciplinary
and highly research-active community of scholars, and engaged
practitioners. In addition to the master's degree in Public
Administration, the department offers bachelor's and master's
degrees in Geography, a bachelor's degree in Geographic Information
Science, a GIS Minor, a Geography Minor, an Urban Studies Minor,
and a master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning (accredited by
the Planning Accreditation Board). A Master's degree in Geographic
Information Science is under development. The department also
offers several advanced graduate certificates.
This position is an excellent opportunity for scholars interested
in developing a successful academic career at an institution that
values both teaching and research and is a national leader in
graduating historically underserved students.
The Department of Urban and Regional Planning is part of the
College of Social Sciences, which is committed to equitable and
inclusive teaching and learning. The College sees faculty and
student success as inextricably linked, and strives to provide
culturally-sustaining, and academically-affirming approaches to
supporting and engaging students and faculty. We provide
opportunities for faculty development around asset-based, holistic
student success, and support scholarship of engagement that
addresses issues that affect our campus and community. In all of
our endeavors, we strive to build leadership capacity and foster a
culture of support and belonging for faculty, staff, and
students.
The department and San Jose State University value diversity,
equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research,
teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty,
students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU
enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically
underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are
Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI)
Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice
extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international
network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose State is
committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our
disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple
ethnic and gender perspectives.
Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to
equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or
service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement
with their application package. A guide to writing this statement
can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with
information about how these statements will be evaluated.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the
following:
Key Responsibilities
Other Duties
Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered
mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide
policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus
Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act
training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the
institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned
and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA,
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and
Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with
safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19
transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities
of the campus to continue.
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Laxmi
Ramsubramanian, AICP, at
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of
California and requires commuting to the campus. [For positions
pre-approved for exemption from CA residency requirements only,
replace the prior sentence with: This is a position for which work
may be conducted remotely or out of state. Employees are expected
to perform their duties during regular business hours in the
Pacific Standard Time zone.] Employment is contingent upon US
residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal
records check) is required for employment. SJSU will make a
conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is
discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who
was conditionally offered the position.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative
regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding
campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system
and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a
leading transformative educational institution, San Jose State is
an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and
social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.
SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second
highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge
research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning,
diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU
to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good
locally and globally.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender
Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status,
Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion,
Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and
Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University
programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current
security and safety-related policy statements, emergency
preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and
Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug
and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains
statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations
for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR
is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery
Director by phone at or by email at .
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is available at The purpose of this report is
to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU
on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar
years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures
intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is
available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at
or by email at .
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