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Job Offer: Director of the PhD Program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (Associate or Full Profess:University of MemphisJob description:Director of the PhD Program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (Associate or Full Professor)
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: FAE1863 Advertised Title: Director of the PhD Program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy (Associate or Full Professor) Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: TBA Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: School of Urban Affairs Position Summary: The School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis invites applications for the position of Director of the PhD Program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy beginning September 1, 2025. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure track academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The PhD in Urban Affairs is an interdisciplinary program that started in 2021. The distinctiveness of the program is a focus on urban problem solving through interdisciplinary, collaborative engaged scholarship. The Director is the administrative leader of the Urban Affairs PhD program. This position is an opportunity for an established scholar with the desire to continue to build a unique program that can become a national model. We are pursuing an established scholar with interdisciplinary practice, a research agenda that addresses urban issues, and a demonstrated knowledge and appreciation for community-engaged learning and research. Candidates can come from a wide variety of social science disciplines but must be eligible for the rank of Associate or Full Professor in one of the seven departments connected with the PhD in Urban Affairs (City and Regional Planning, Social Work, Public and Nonprofit Administration, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Political Science, Anthropology, or Sociology). We are especially interested in candidates that are research active and who have a record of » community-university partnerships » interdisciplinary learning and research » mentoring PhD students » academic program administration » student recruitment » external funding The School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (SUAPP) provides infrastructure and administrative support to the PhD Program Director. As home to 4 academic units, 8 degree programs, more than 95 full-time and part-time faculty and staff, and 4 research centers, SUAPP serves as a hub for collaboration and flagship for community-engaged scholarship. The PhD in Urban Affairs focuses on urban problem-solving with a community-engaged approach and an interdisciplinary framework. Information technology is designed to prepare graduates with the necessary expertise in research, evaluation, and policy design to address the kinds of socioeconomic challenges that face Memphis and other cities like it. The combination of training in theory development, policy, and application will prepare graduates for careers in academia, as well as public, nonprofit, private sector positions as advanced policy analysts, researchers, administrators. The PhD in Urban Affairs is supported by the four departments in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (City and Regional Planning, Social Work, Public and Nonprofit Administration, and Criminology and Criminal Justice) and three other social science in the College of Arts and Sciences (Political Science, Anthropology, and Sociology). Joint faculty appointments and an interdisciplinary PhD Committee with faculty from these seven departments support the work of the Director. Likewise, there is tremendous enthusiasm and support for the program among the local public sector, nonprofit, and philanthropic community. This position offers a competitive income commensurate with practice and full University benefits described at the University of Memphis Human Resources website at: http://www.memphis.edu/benefits/info/prospective.php. candidates must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, a current CV, and a list of at least three references. Application material must be submitted electronically at https://workforum.memphis.edu . Screening of candidates will begin after the search closes on November 4, 2024. The position will begin in September 2025 and is contingent on funding. To apply, please visit the University of Memphis' WorkforUM page: For additional information, contact: Katherine Lambert-Pennington, PhD, Director School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy E-Mail: K.Lambert-Pennington@memphis.edu Charles Santo, PhD, Associate Director School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy E-Mail: casanto@memphis.edu Visit https://www.memphis.edu/suapp . Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Minimum position Appropriate qualifications: candidates must have a full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. They must have an established research program that aligns with the goals of the PhD program in Urban Affairs and Public Policy and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary academic excellence and community-university partnerships and evidence of strong interpersonal and administrative expertise. The prosperous applicant will support the growth of the program, through student recruitment and external funding, and enhance the reputation of the program nationally. Special Conditions: Posting Date: 10/14/2024 Closing Date: 11/04/2024 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: Yes Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter » References List Optional Documents Skills:
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