Director, Community PlanningProgram Associate orFull Professor DatePosted:

August 13 th , 2026

Closing Date:

September 23 rd , 2026 Nipissing University invites applications for the position of Director, Community Planning Program (Associate or Full Professor) in the Faculty ofArts and Science. Established in 2025 with provincial approval and aligned withmajor investments in planning capacity across Northern Ontario, the Community Planning Program represents a transformative opportunity toeducate the next generation of planning leaders. Created to address the evolving needs of northern, near-northern, rural, Indigenous, andsmall to mid-sized communities, the program will equip graduates with the expertise needed to help shape resilient, sustainable, andprosperous communities for generations to come. Grounded in Nipissing'slongstanding commitment to educational excellence and community engagement, the Community Planning Program combines academic rigour withexperiential learning. Through innovative curriculum design, cooperative education placements, and community-based capstone experiences,students will develop the practical skills and professional competencies required to address complex planning challenges acrossenvironmental, social, economic, and cultural dimensions. The program is designed to establish a pathway toward accreditation through theCanadian Institute of Planners and professional designation as a Registered Professional Planner (RPP). As the inaugural Director, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity toshape the vision, culture, and trajectory of a new and strategically important academic program. Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Science,the Director will provide academic and administrative leadership during a critical period of growth and development. Working collaborativelywith faculty, students, professional planners, Indigenous communities, government partners, and regional stakeholders, the Director willlead curriculum development, support accreditation efforts, champion excellence in teaching and research, and advance the program'sreputation provincially and nationally. The ideal candidate will be anaccomplished academic leader with a demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service in planning or a closely related field.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Planning or a related discipline, be a Registered Professional Planner (or eligible for registration).Associate or Full Professor rank is preferred but promising candidates at the Assistant level will be considered. Nipissing is particularlyinterested in candidates whose work reflects a commitment to reconciliation, decolonizing approaches to planning, and meaningful engagementwith Indigenous and diverse communities. Located in North Bay, Ontario, NipissingUniversity offers an exceptional learning and working environment distinguished by personalized education, strong community connections, andunparalleled access to the natural beauty of Northern Ontario. This is atenure-track or tenured appointment. As the planning field continues to respond to evolving social, environmental, economic, and regionalchallenges, we are particularly interested in candidates whose work and approach demonstrates a decolonizing focus, challenging dominantWestern-centric frameworks and integrating Indigenous and marginalized perspectives into planning processes. Our campus is located at100 College Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 8L7. This is a permanent, full-time position of 35 hours/week. Based on the Collective Agreement, theannual salary for this role will range from $113,340 to $166,560 for Associate rank, and $137,482 to $202,462 for Full Professor rank,depending on level of experience, plus employee benefits and pension plan as per the collective agreement. The annual salary will correspondwith qualifications and experience and will follow the Nipissing University Faculty Association (NUFA) Collective Agreement. The individualin this role will be required to work full-time from the main campus location listed above. The language of work for this position isEnglish. Nipissing Universityinvites applications for the position of Director, Community Planning Program (Associate or Full Professor) in the Faculty of Arts andScience, to fill an existing vacancy. Perrett Laver will support the Search Committee in identifying a diverse field of qualified candidatesand in the assessment of candidates against the selection criteria. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how youfulfil the selection criteria noted here in to Perrett Laver's Vacancies page quoting reference 8592. The deadline for applications is September 23 rd , 2026, Noon Eastern Time. Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encouragesapplications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons whoidentify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities. Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work inCanada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwiselegally eligible to work in Canada. Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordancewith the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you requirean accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca . Nipissing University does not useartificial intelligence or automated tools in the recruitment and selection process. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest inNipissing University. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Protecting your personal data is of theutmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is heldand processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on ourcomputerized database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitabilityfor a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing yourpersonal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information aboutthis, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please see our Privacy Policy . je-0549bcdd0a06426a9765a30e19c03cde