Assistant Professor – (School for the Environment) – UMass-Boston

The Department of Urban Planning and Community Development (UPCD) in the School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB) seeks candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025. We invite scholars specializing in workforce development who use environmental sustainability, equity, and community engagement frameworks in their scholarship, teaching, and service. We are especially interested in candidates whose planning scholarship and practice focuses on (but not limited to) the following areas: Transformations in urban and regional labor markets to expand workforce development, especially in the green and blue economic sectors, by tapping into underserved and economically distressed communities. Resident-led and community-based economic development planning initiatives include small business incubators, cooperative businesses, micro-lending, and credit unions/community development finance institutions. Community/university development partnerships advancing applied scholarship in workforce and community development to expand job and economic development opportunities for distressed communities. Candidates must have a doctorate in urban planning (ABD will be considered), a publication record in planning journals, evidence of procurement and/or external funding activity, and a clear pedagogical philosophy. The ideal candidate should be able to and/or interested in collaborating in transdisciplinary teams, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and integrating multiple disciplines to study complex urban planning, community development, and environmental issues. This collaborative approach is integral to our mission, and we value each team member’s unique perspectives and expertise. Application materials include: Cover letter (2 page maximum) Research and Teaching Statement CV Complete contact information of three academic references Contact Lorena M. Estrada-Martínez, Search Committee Chair, Department of Urban Planning and Community Development, School for the Environment, The University of Massachusetts Boston, at lorena.estrada@umb.edu.

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