Urban Planning and Hazards

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Urban Planning and Hazards. We seek a dynamic, future-oriented scholar with expertise at the intersection of urban planning and environmental hazards. This position will begin on August 11, 2027. The expected salary is $85,000.

Candidates should submit the following to https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ [Position Number 006908]: (1) cover letter; (2) research statement (max 3 pages); (3) teaching statement (max 3 pages); (4) a curriculum vitae (CV); (5) one to three representative publications or writing samples, and (6) contact information(including email addresses) for three professional references. Items 2, 3 and 5 should be combined in a single document.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact search committee chair Dr. Gang Chen, (gang.chen@charlotte.edu).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Conditions of Employment: The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. Final hiring is subject to budget availability.