Urban and Regional Planning, Assistant Professor

Position Summary

Job No: 558445;
Work Type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track;
Location: Pomona.

Tenure‑track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, College of Environmental Design, Cal Poly Pomona. Salary range $86,328 – $90,648.

• Teach undergraduate urban design studios and a graduate‑level urban design course.
• Develop and teach a community planning studio or other courses as needed.
• Conduct research in urban design and related disciplines, emphasizing sustainable, climate‑responsive, and community‑engaged work.
• Mentor students in visualization, representation, and design thinking, supporting first‑generation and underrepresented students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including curriculum development.

• Master’s degree in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in urban design evidenced by a portfolio of design work, built projects, or research‑driven practice.
• Commitment to teaching excellence, especially in studio‑based or project‑based learning, and contributions to curriculum development.

• Ph.D. in urban planning or related field with a strong focus on urban design (ABD will be considered).
• Experience teaching urban design studios and potential to teach a range of curriculum courses.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional work in urban design, including publications, built work, competitions, or funded research.
• Experience mentoring and advising first‑generation and historically underrepresented students.

• Cover letter describing interest, relevant experience, and how you meet qualifications.
• Teaching philosophy statement (max 2 pages).
• Research statement (max 2 pages).
• Portfolio of design work (max 10 pages).
• Contact information for 3–5 references.

Finalists will provide official transcripts, reference letters dated within two years, and may be asked to present research and demonstrate teaching.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment in accordance with applicable federal and state civil rights laws.

Applicants and employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process. Contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA Coordinator for assistance.

Advertised:
May 19, 2026 (9:00 AM PT). Applications close:
October 31, 2026 (11:55 PM PT).