Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy

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Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy

William Paterson University seeks applications from outstanding candidates for a Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy in the Department of Political Science, Legal Studies, and Urban Studies of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Applications will be considered in areas such as Political Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning and Policy, or related areas with preference for candidates with public management, emergency/disaster management, health or environmental policy and planning, environmental sustainability, urban design, or related areas. Experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in teaching and/or research, is a plus.

As a public university serving a highly-diverse student population and holding federal standing as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority Serving Institution (MSI), William Paterson University seeks to intentionally support the mentoring and development of its diverse faculty, particularly faculty from underrepresented backgrounds.

The fellow will be appointed for up to two academic years in a non-tenure-track teaching position (NTTP) under New Jersey's statewide contract, with full benefits and a competitive salary. Appointment to the second year is contingent upon a successful mid-year review in the first year. Fellows will teach a 3/3 load during the time of their appointments in a planned and supported period of growth into the role of full-time faculty member.

The University will provide the Fellow a structured program of focused mentorship, pedagogical support, and an introduction to university and professional service. This pre-doctoral fellowship program will be supporting three Fellows across the University. The goals of the program are (a) to support the career success of selected candidates, (b) to advance the University's commitment to building a diverse campus community, and (c) to expand the University's pool of highly qualified candidates for faculty positions.

Following the first year of the fellowship and upon successful completion of the requirements of the doctoral degree, by mutual agreement between the department and the Fellow the department may request conversion of the fellowship to a tenure-track line, contingent on demonstrated need.

The start date of this fellowship is Fall 2025.

Department Overview:

The Department of Political Science, Legal Studies, and Urban Studies offers a variety of programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that help students build successful careers at the city, county, state, and federal levels, as well as in the private and non-profit sectors. The department offers a BA in Political Science, BA in Legal Studies, and an accelerated 5-year BA/MPP in Political Science and Public Policy.

It also offers minors in Forensic Studies, Political Science, Legal Studies, and Public Policy. Most WP undergraduate students are employed in related fields or accepted into a graduate program within six months of completion of their degree.

For more information about the department, please visit the website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Timeline for the fall 2025 fellowship cohort:

* Friday, February 14, 2025:
Applications due for priority consideration.

* Thursday-Friday, April 10-11, 2025:
Virtual campus visit and interviews. Details to follow.

Fellowship offers are anticipated by the beginning of May with appointments beginning August 2025.

Fellowship Requirements include:

Teaching:

* Teach a total of 18 graduate and/or undergraduate credits annually in online, hybrid or face-to-face modalities per departmental needs;
Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.

* Using approved course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment.

* Contribute to student success of a diverse student population by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling, mentoring, and being available to…