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Assistant Professor in Climate Justice

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Position overview

Salary range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales

Position description

The Department of Urban Studies and Planning and the Critical Gender Studies Program at UC San Diego invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor working in the area of climate justice to begin July 1, 2022.

The individual hired into this position will be appointed in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, with half of their teaching scheduled to meet the curricular needs of the Critical Gender Studies Program. They will have an active research program in issues of justice related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. They also will be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning, and undergraduate and graduate courses in critical gender studies, on transnational, intersectional, or other feminist research and/or theory.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales. For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UC San Diego Partner
Opportunities Program website: https://aps.ucsd.edu/recruitment/pop/index.html

Applications received by December 15, 2021 will receive full consideration. However, the position will be open until filled.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

A scholar who holds the Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, or who is near completion of such a Ph.D., with the degree anticipated within a year of the position start date. Demonstrated ability to teach courses in planning and in critical gender studies. The scholar has an active research program in climate justice.
Evidence of excellent teaching, and demonstrated commitment to department or program service.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred candidates will, through their scholarship and teaching, address climate and gender in intersection with race, sexuality, disability, Black/Asian-American/Latinx/Indigenous Studies, and/or decoloniality.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter - No more than 4 pages, describing accomplishments and future plans in teaching and research

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.

  • Writing Sample - Up to three academic publications or other writing sample(s)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Reference letters will be requested upon making the shortlist

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02989

Help contact: yobando@ucsd.edu

About UC San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

La Jolla, CA