All Things Urban

The Department of Urban Studies & Planning (DUSP), a department within the School of Architecture + Planning at MIT, was founded in 1933. The Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs once again ranked DUSP #1 in the U.S. and Canada

Lecturer in Urban Science and Planning with a focus on Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Machine Learning and/or Artificial Intelligence. This is an academic-year appointment (September through May 31), the initial appointment will be for two years with the potential for appointment extensions. Over the past decades the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at MIT have developed a strong research and teaching agenda focused on understanding the role of information technologies, data, sensors and networks in the planning and development of urban environments. We have also developed new technologies and tools to model, envision and communicate information about the city. We have recently established a new joint undergraduate major in urban and computer science as well as New Engineering Education Transformation (NEET) thread in Digital Cities of which this position would be central. We are searching for candidates who can build on and extend this agenda through teaching involving advanced information systems and analytics, communication and media, and/or simulation technologies related to urban planning and computer science. Full-time participation in educational activities during the academic terms (Fall, Independent Activities Period, and Spring including: Interacting with students and faculty by lecturing, leading recitations, problem sets, or staffing lab and office hours. Creating curricula content, such as lecture materials, problem sets, quizzes, videos, and other online materials. Also Carrying out administrative and advising responsibilities. Research opportunities might arise, such as co-supervision of undergraduate or masters projects.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in areas related to responsibilities (e.g. Urban Planning, Computer Science, Geography, Architecture). We are especially interested in candidates that can demonstrate familiarity with the connection between computer science and social sciences/urban planning. Also, a demonstrated interest in educational innovation. Candidates should have significant programming experience, be familiar with database systems, and be comfortable working with statistical packages. Candidates should also have considerable experience with geoprocessing technologies, web mapping, and visualization.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. MIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities. EOE.

This job is available for international candidates.