Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning

Visiting Assistant Professor

Department of Urban & Regional Planning

College of Fine & Applied Arts

The Department of Urban and Regional Planning (urban.illinois.edu) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach four courses on environment, climate, and planning, across both the department's Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning and Master of Urban Planning curriculum.

Additional duties include: monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades, and departmental service.

In 2013, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning celebrated one hundred years of planning education at Illinois and has an international reputation for training professional planners and developing future scholars. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a land grant R1 institution. DURP is a unit of the College of Fine and Applied Arts, which provides opportunities for collaboration with scholars, practitioners, and artists, and which also provides opportunities for outreach and engagement via the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and the Krannert Art Museum.

Qualifications

• Required: PhD in urban planning or related field. Demonstrated research experience in environment, climate, sustainability, or urban governance.
• Preferred: Prior experience teaching as instructor of record or serving as a Teaching Assistant in at least two courses.

Salary and Appointment Information

This is a nine-month faculty appointment (paid over 12 months). The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate's experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

This position is eligible for sponsorship except for sponsorship of a new H-1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

Applications must be received by June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm CST . Apply for this position using the "Apply Now" button in the job posting at and upload the following items:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter outlining your research, teaching, service, and future plans
• Names and contact information for three references

Applications not submitted through will not be considered. Although early applications are appreciated and interviews may be conducted before the closing date, hiring decisions will not be made until after the closing date.

For further information about this specific position, please contact search Chair Bumsoo Lee ( [email protected] ) or FAA HR at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

Founded in 1867 as Illinois's flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university's legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career - along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1036246

Job Category : Faculty

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