Position InformationJob Title: Assistant Professor - Landscape Architecture and Planning - 2 Positions Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Applications received after this date (December 31, 2025) may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. The Department of Landscape Architecture and Planning in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for two academic year tenure-track Assistant Professor positions specializing in Environmental Planning or Urban Design and Transportation Planning. URI is the States flagship land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside community that is well connected by car, bus, and rail. URI is approximately 40 minutes from Providence, an hour from Boston, and 3 hours from New York City. URI is leveraging departments of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Geosciences, creating a hub where faculty tackle urgent community and environmental challenges through innovative, inclusive, and resilient approaches. The departments consist of 13 full-time faculty members engaged in teaching and research focused on understanding, restoring, and sustainably managing Earths dynamic systems and landscapes. Our work combines geophysical analysis, hydrologic and water quality modeling, and climate science with sustainable community-based design to address pressing environmental issues like climate change impacts, coastal hazards, and equitable access to green spaces. Our departments have over 140 undergraduates majoring in either Landscape Architecture or Water and Climate Science or Geology and Geological Oceanography. Our faculty mentor graduate students enrolled in either the interdisciplinary Biological and Environmental Sciences graduate program at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels or the professional Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) program. We seek individuals with an emerging record of impactful research as well as demonstrated commitment to teaching, experiential learning, and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidates will develop a recognized program of research excellence and scholarship in either Environmental Planning or Urban Design and Transportation Planning that provides potential for research synergies with existing disciplines and faculty on campus. These areas provide opportunities to develop teaching and research programs that bridge theory and practice. Environmental Planning Position The Environmental Planning position focuses on the intersection of ecological systems, land use, and community resilience. The successful candidate will advance research and teaching in areas such as climate adaptation, ecological restoration, nature-based solutions, coastal resilience, just transitions, and environmental justice. This position will contribute to the departments strengths in sustainable design and environmental management with opportunities to collaborate across URIs Land and Sea Grant programs, the Coastal Institute, and interdisciplinary initiatives addressing climate change impacts in Rhode Island and beyond. Teaching responsibilities may include core courses in planning and environmental planning, land use planning, law, sustainability, and climate resilience, along with mentorship of student research and applied studio projects. Urban Design and Transportation Planning Position The Urban Design and Transportation Planning position emphasizes the spatial, social, and technological dimensions of mobility and urban form. The successful candidate will engage in research and teaching that explore sustainable transportation systems, smart growth, complete streets, equitable community development, and design rooted in local engagement. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with faculty in engineering, landscape architecture, and marine affairs to develop innovative approaches to multimodal transportation, transit-oriented development, and resilient urban design. Teaching may include core courses in planning and courses in urban design, transportation planning, and community planning, integrating data visualization, spatial analysis, and participatory methods. URIs land- and sea-grant mission enables collaboration across geoscience, engineering, natural resources, marine affairs, and environmental sciences with direct engagement in Rhode Islands inland and coastal communities. Priority will be given to candidates who show a commitment to an inclusive culture and community through research, pedagogical practices, and public engagement, and who would contribute to URIs goals in these areas. Posting Summary Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Develop an externally funded collaborative research program. Support public engagement. Key Responsibilities Establish a vibrant research program supported by extramural funding in advancing smart growth, climate resilience, coastal adaptation, sustainable transportation, green infrastructure, and equitable community development. Develop a sustained record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Implement inclusive, evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse student population. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in planning, environmental planning, land use, community design, transportation, core courses in the future masters program, and related areas aligned with expertise. Provide advising, training, and research mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students. Engage in outreach and service activities and governance within the Department, College, University, and broader scholarly community. Other Duties and Responsibilities Perform other duties as required. Licenses, Tools and Equipment Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. QualificationsRequired 1. Ph.D. in Community, Urban, or Regional Planning or a closely related field completed at the time of application. 2. A record of scholarly achievement as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, or books, and presentations at scientific meetings. 3. Ability to teach courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. 4. Ability to work with members that support an inclusive culture and community. 5. Proficiency in oral communication skills in English. 6. Proficiency in written communication skills in English. 7. Commitment to participate in professional service and outreach as shown by participation in committees, organizations, or other activities. 8. Ability to work with diverse groups and populations. Preferred Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate this additional expertise and experience: 1. Degree from a PAB-LAAB-NAAB- accredited program. 2. Professional experience in planning and/or landscape architecture eligibility or progress toward professional licensure (AICP, RLA) or other certifications. 3. Experience actively participating in collaborative research. 4. Experience obtaining funding through competitive grant programs, including graduate or postdoctoral fellowships and grants. 5. Evidence of mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students. 6. Record of scholarly achievement as shown by publications, honors, and/or awards. 7. Expertise making research findings accessible to a broad audience through outreach, social media, and other mixed media outlets. 8. Knowledge of and/or experience with community-based organizations or Cooperative Extension programs. ____EEO Statement URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the States public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or LimitationDepartment InformationDepartment: Community Plang & Landscape Arch Contacts Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at https://jobs.uri.eduContact EmailCampus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date: Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 6 PDF documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: 1. Cover letter describing qualifications for position. 2. Curriculum Vitae including information pertaining to the required and preferred qualifications for this position. 3. Statement of research interests and future research plans (Max. length 2 pages as one complete document). 4. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (Max length 2 pages as one complete document). 5. Diversity Statement. 6. Other Document - PDFs of up to three published or in-press papers highlighting the candidates most impactful work to date (as one complete document). Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.*