The Urban Studies Institute <https://urbaninstitute.gsu.edu/> at Georgia
State University conducts top-level urban research, offers an innovative
and specialized interdisciplinary curriculum, and engages with
stakeholders in metropolitan Atlanta and in other cities around the
world. The Institute’s research agenda ranges from local to global, from
urban theory to policy research. Research themes emphasize urban
economic resilience, inclusive development, and urban sustainability.
The Institute was founded in 2017. It is housed in the Andrew Young
School of Policy Studies and its research and teaching engagements reach
across the University. It is presently composed of five tenured or
tenure track faculty, two postdoctoral researchers, and 25 affiliate
faculty from a range of schools and disciplines.
The Institute is seeking an assistant professor, to begin in August of
2019. Review will begin December 10; position open until filled.
*Position: Assistant professor with expertise in sustainable urban systems *
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We seek an exceptional early-career scholar committed to
transdisciplinary research on the systematic ecological sustainability
of urbanization and urban governance, with particular emphasis on the
theme of environmental urbanism. The successful candidate will
demonstrate expertise in sustainability sciences and resilience; have an
affinity with comparative urban studies, and have a research agenda with
strong external funding potential. This position aligns with the
Institute’s mission to connect interdisciplinary perspectives, develop
an innovative and specialized interdisciplinary curriculum, and engage
stakeholders in metropolitan Atlanta, nationally, and abroad.
Required:
•Completed PhD (before August 1, 2019) in urban studies, geography,
sustainability science, urban ecology, urban planning, or other related
social sciences;
•Experience with urban social-ecological systems and bringing scientific
expertise to the study and pursuit of sustainable urban systems;
•Experience working in collaborative, interdisciplinary research
projects; and
•A broad interest in urban studies and motivation to help build a new
Institute with missions in research, teaching, and outreach.
Preferred:
•Experience working with participatory and transdisciplinary approaches
to transformations solutions;
•Expertise in specific areas such as climate and environmental justice,
climate change adaptation, ecosystem services, equity, futures research,
knowledge systems, transitions / transformations, etc.; and
•Innovative teaching approaches, including engaging students in
solutions-oriented projects.
Georgia State University, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a
major research university with an enrollment of more than 50,000
students. The university is currently in the middle of a record $1
billion campus expansion. GSU is recognized as a national leader in
student success and in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. In
2018, U.S. News & World Report ranked GSU as the 2^nd most innovative
school in the nation. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, ranked
among the top 20 Best Graduate Schools for Public Affairs in the United
States by the U.S. News & World Report. Its students, alumni and faculty
work to advance economic opportunity, human rights and social justice
around the world.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. *For best
consideration, applications should be a single PDF file sent via email
to_:_**_ur...@gsu.edu <mailto:ur...@gsu.edu>_**__**(1) a letter of
application including statement on research and teaching; names,
affiliations, and email addresses of three referees; and (2) a current
CV. The PDF file name should include the applicant’s last name. *An
offer of employment, pending budgetary approval, will be conditional on
background verification.
Georgia State University, a Research University of the University System
of Georgia, is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against
applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the
basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.__