Description

Please Note: Applications must be through the University of Minnesota job site, which can be accessed here (for current employees) or here (for all others).  Applications submitted through the AAG system or emailed to us will not be accepted. 

Position Overview:
The University of Minnesota Department of Geography, Environment and Society invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Urban Environments.  We seek a scholar with a strong publication record appropriate to rank, demonstrated success in community-engaged research, and a research focus on North American cities. Faculty in the College of Liberal Arts are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly research, to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute service to the department, college, and profession. Tenure-track assistant professors teach four semester-length courses per academic year across undergraduate and graduate levels.

For the full details of the position and how to apply, please visit the U of Minnesota job site at the links above.

Requirements

Required qualifications:
A PhD in Geography or Urban Planning or closely related discipline at the time of appointment (August 2026).
Scholarly expertise in the environmental and social effects of urban public policy
A competitive academic record appropriate for the candidate’s career stage, including a clear record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals, a growing scholarly reputation, and a clear vision for developing a successful research program in the new position.
Potential for securing research grants as appropriate to the research program.
Capacity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in Geography and Urban Studies and contribute to the curriculum of our Urban Studies major.

Preferred qualifications:
A track record of interdisciplinary research in environmental studies
Demonstrated success designing, implementing and publishing community-engaged research.
Regional expertise in cities in the U.S. Midwest
Capacity to apply and teach graduate and undergraduates in quantitative and qualitative methods, including Geographical Information Systems.