University of Oklahoma

Description

The University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture invites applications for a 9-month tenure track faculty in the Division of Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Design at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2026. Based in Norman, a lively college town within the Oklahoma City metropolitan area which was recently ranked the 鈥淣o. 1 Best Big City to Live In鈥� by聽U.S. News & World Report, the Regional and City Planning program positions faculty to help shape the future of planning education and practice. This position is part of OU鈥檚 university-wide trajectory to join the nation鈥檚 top public research institutions, fueled by growth in faculty excellence, research innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.

Application review will begin November 12, 2025.

Required Qualifications

  • A doctorate in urban and regional planning or an equivalent degree in a related field (e.g. landscape architecture, architecture, geography)
  • Demonstrated ability to teach within the professional curriculum of the Master鈥檚 of Regional and City Planning degree program (MRCP) evidenced by syllabi and evaluations of teaching either as a teaching assistant or instructor of record
  • Demonstrated ability to develop high quality research agenda evidenced by peer reviewed publications and/or funded research

Application Instructions

Interest candidates should submit the following materials via聽

  • a cover letter
  • a 2-page research plan that outlines the candidate鈥檚 research agenda
  • a 2-page teaching portfolio that outlines the candidate鈥檚 teaching interests
  • academic CV
  • contact information of three references

Please submit questions to:

Charlie Warnken聽cwarnken@ou.edu