Limited Term Assistant Professor, School of Planning
- Halifax, NS, Canada
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Position Title Limited Term Assistant Professor, School of Planning
Posting Number F820P
Type of position Limited Term
Department/Unit Planning
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About The Opportunity
The School of Planning at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 2-year limited-term teaching appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, expected to start July 2027 or as negotiated.
Dalhousie University, located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s top research and teaching universities. Halifax is a growing and thriving mid-sized city that occupies a distinct natural setting on the Atlantic coast, and is the academic, cultural, and economic centre of Atlantic Canada.
The School of Planning at Dalhousie University serves the Atlantic region of Canada as the only professional planning school east of Quebec. The School offers graduate and undergraduate professionally accredited planning degrees (Bachelor of Planning [BPlan] and Master of Planning [MPlan]), and a research-based graduate degree (Master of Planning Studies [ MPS ]). Current enrollment stands at over 50 graduate and 150 undergraduate students. We are a leading interdisciplinary planning school, equipping the next generation of planners to create inclusive communities through experiential learning, innovative research, and partnerships. We foster and inspire planning for resilient, equitable and smart communities. Together, we embrace the core values of collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion.
The School is looking for an outstanding candidate with proven teaching expertise in urban and regional planning. The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to four courses per academic year, supervise students, and contribute academic service in support of the School. They would be expected to be on site and deliver teaching on site in person.
For more information about the School of Planning, Dalhousie University, and Halifax, please go to these websites:
The candidate must hold at least one recognized, accredited planning degree endorsed by the Professional Standards Board ( PSB ), as well as a relevant master’s degree. MCIP and RPP or LPP designations would be considered significant assets. In keeping with the School’s present strengths and directions, we expect the person in this position to be comfortable in an interdisciplinary setting, demonstrate leadership on collaborative activities, and bring innovative ideas to advance planning practice or research and teaching.
Candidates should provide a cover letter (in PDF format) explaining which of their academic credentials is an accredited planning degree, their teaching interests, examples of course outlines, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references (who may be contacted later with the applicant’s knowledge).
Queries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Jeffrey Biggar, Acting Director, School of Planning: dirplan@dal.ca
Applications will be accepted until November 30th and must be submitted through PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22294 .
This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association ( DFA ) Bargaining Unit.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/14/2026
Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22294
Position Information
Position Title Limited Term Assistant Professor, School of Planning
Posting Number F820P
Type of position Limited Term
Department/Unit Planning
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
About The Opportunity
The School of Planning at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 2-year limited-term teaching appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, expected to start July 2027 or as negotiated.
Dalhousie University, located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada’s top research and teaching universities. Halifax is a growing and thriving mid-sized city that occupies a distinct natural setting on the Atlantic coast, and is the academic, cultural, and economic centre of Atlantic Canada.
The School of Planning at Dalhousie University serves the Atlantic region of Canada as the only professional planning school east of Quebec. The School offers graduate and undergraduate professionally accredited planning degrees (Bachelor of Planning [BPlan] and Master of Planning [MPlan]), and a research-based graduate degree (Master of Planning Studies [ MPS ]). Current enrollment stands at over 50 graduate and 150 undergraduate students. We are a leading interdisciplinary planning school, equipping the next generation of planners to create inclusive communities through experiential learning, innovative research, and partnerships. We foster and inspire planning for resilient, equitable and smart communities. Together, we embrace the core values of collaboration, innovation, diversity and inclusion.
The School is looking for an outstanding candidate with proven teaching expertise in urban and regional planning. The successful candidate will be expected to teach up to four courses per academic year, supervise students, and contribute academic service in support of the School. They would be expected to be on site and deliver teaching on site in person.
For more information about the School of Planning, Dalhousie University, and Halifax, please go to these websites:
- https://www.dal.ca/faculty/architecture-planning/school-of-planning.html
- https://www.dal.ca/
- https://www.halifax.ca/
The candidate must hold at least one recognized, accredited planning degree endorsed by the Professional Standards Board ( PSB ), as well as a relevant master’s degree. MCIP and RPP or LPP designations would be considered significant assets. In keeping with the School’s present strengths and directions, we expect the person in this position to be comfortable in an interdisciplinary setting, demonstrate leadership on collaborative activities, and bring innovative ideas to advance planning practice or research and teaching.
Candidates should provide a cover letter (in PDF format) explaining which of their academic credentials is an accredited planning degree, their teaching interests, examples of course outlines, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references (who may be contacted later with the applicant’s knowledge).
Queries regarding the position should be directed towards Dr. Jeffrey Biggar, Acting Director, School of Planning: dirplan@dal.ca
Applications will be accepted until November 30th and must be submitted through PeopleAdmin: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22294 .
This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association ( DFA ) Bargaining Unit.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 10/14/2026
Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22294
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Responsibilities
Teach up to four courses per academic year in planning, supervise students, and contribute academic service to the School. The role may also coordinate planning internships or work terms and supervise undergraduate theses and graduate independent research projects.
Requirements
Applicants must hold at least one recognized, accredited planning degree endorsed by the Professional Standards Board and a relevant master’s degree. Proven teaching expertise in urban and regional planning is required; MCIP and RPP or LPP designations are significant assets.
Skills
- Urban And Regional Planning
- Teaching
- Land Use Policy
- Housing Studies
- Plan Making
- Planning Processes
- Planning Studio
- Site Planning
- Student Supervision
- Internship Coordination
- Thesis Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Leadership
- Planning Research
- Planning Practice
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Hiring contact
Dr. Jeffrey Biggar
Categories
- Education
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Urban Planning
- Regional Planning
- Accredited Planning Degree
- Professional Standards Board
- Master’s Degree
- MCIP
- RPP
- LPP
- Land Use Policy
- Housing Studies
- Planning Studio
- Site Planning
- Planning Process
- Experiential Learning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Student Supervision
- Academic Service
- Internship Coordination
- Independent Research Project
- Inclusive Communities
- Resilient Communities
- Equity
- Diversity And Inclusion