Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Planning Department of Urban Studies and Planning
Lecturer in Energy Planning Position: Full-time non-tenure track position as Lecturer for the period September 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012, with potential for renewal for up to two academic years, pending annual review. Description: The Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Lecturer in the area of Energy Policy and Planning. We seek a colleague with particular expertise in demand-side management, energy strategy development, renewable energy, innovations in alternative-energy and energy-efficiency policy, or the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in urban contexts. We are equally interested in applicants with knowledge of these issues in domestic and international settings. The Department of Urban Studies and Planning is located within the School of Architecture and Planning. The department is home to a diverse student body that spans doctoral, masters, and undergraduate levels and offers an environmental policy and planning specialization. The successful candidate will have completed a PhD no later than June 2011 in urban planning or a related discipline. The position requires teaching three classes per year, participating in department committees, and serving as an academic and thesis advisor to students enrolled in the Master of City Planning program. Applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter summarizing scholarly expertise and courses you are prepared to teach; 2) curriculum vita; 3) two publications or papers; and 4) three letters of recommendation. Doctoral candidates should submit two completed dissertation chapters in lieu of other publications or papers and provide a detailed description of dissertation findings and progress in the cover letter. Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by 20 January 2011. All materials and letters of recommendation, as well as inquiries about the position, should be sent to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. MIT is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. MIT is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
