Applicants should submit one PDF (500kb size limit) containing the following:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references

For full consideration, please submit your materials by October 16, 2026.

The University of Michigan (UM) Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor to develop field-defining research and teaching in land use and resilience planning. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative community of faculty in the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Program, home to our highly-ranked Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), the Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, and the Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology. URP faculty interests, research methods, and expertise are diverse, and we consider ourselves an innovative, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Research: We seek applicants whose research advances the intersection of land use and climate resilience, with expertise that focuses on the United States and/or a global and comparative lens. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work addresses pressing challenges, including community resilience and sustainability; climate mitigation, vulnerability reduction, or adaptation to a changing climate; disaster preparedness, planning and recovery; indigenous planning; or other land use and resilience-related topics. We welcome applicants whose work examines disparities in exposure to environmental hazards and climate risks, and inequalities in access to environmental benefits and protections. Potential collaborations across campus may include the Graham Sustainability Institute, the School for Environment and Sustainability, School of Public Health, and others.

We are particularly interested in scholars whose research demonstrates strong potential for policy relevance, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and we invite diverse methodological approaches.

Teaching: We seek applicants qualified to teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including one or more current or future core MURP offerings and electives that align with the Land Use and Environmental Planning and/or Sustainability, Resilience, Adaptation, and Climate Change focus areas. The standard teaching load at Taubman College is four courses per year, and all teaching will occur in person in Ann Arbor.

Vision and Values: The mission of the Urban and Regional Planning Program is to lead the way for better urban and regional futures. We aim to build knowledge, develop capabilities, and imagine possibilities to cultivate flourishing communities, guided by four core values: justice-driven, environmentally minded, future-focused, and action-oriented.

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. preferred) in urban and regional planning or a related discipline, such as environment and sustainability, geography, indigenous studies, international development, landscape architecture, planning law, public administration, political science, public policy, or sociology.
• Demonstrated experience in, or demonstrated potential to, conduct research in the area of land use and resilience.
• Demonstrated experience in, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits. The university is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

About Taubman College and the Urban and Regional Planning Program

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is one of the leading schools of architecture and planning in the United States, offering degree programs in architecture, urban and regional planning, urban design, and urban technology. The college is housed in a recently expanded studio, classroom, and research complex on the University of Michigan's North Campus, alongside design fabrication labs, visualization facilities, and dedicated space for student-led research and collaboration.

The Urban and Regional Planning Program offers a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Planning, and the Bachelor of Science in Urban Technology. The MURP is consistently ranked among the top planning programs in the country, and the BS in Urban Technology is the first program of its kind in the United States, preparing students to design and govern the data-rich cities of the future. New faculty join a community of approximately 40 URP instructors and 500 students 200 studying real estate with access to the resources of one of the world's preeminent research universities.

About the University of Michigan

Our location offers a rare advantage: faculty and students work at the doorstep of metropolitan Detroit, one of the most distinctive urban landscapes in North America, and within easy reach of Chicago, Toronto and the Great Lakes region. U-M researchers have cultivated a number of unique assets from a longitudinal survey of the state's 1,856 local governments, to zoning databases, to a growing number of Tribal government partnerships that support applied research, partnerships, and project-based learning across a unique rural-urban land use spectrum that few peer programs can match.

For questions about the opportunity, contact Taubman College Human Resources at taubmancollegehr@umich.edu.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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