Faculty Position in Transportation Planning and Policy

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in transportation planning and policy. Areas of interest include: transportation planning methods; urban modeling and simulation; decision and planning support systems; travel behavior and forecasting; transportation and land use interactions; non-motorized transportation; public transit; transportation economics; transportation risk and security; planning for freight, ports, and airports; international transportation planning, especially in developing countries. The position may be at the assistant, associate or full professor level.

Applicants must be doctoral graduates of accredited colleges/universities, and we prefer that they have their Ph.D. by January 1, 2015. Ph.D’s may be in any field relevant to transportation planning  (e.g. urban planning, engineering, geography, economics). The standard teaching assignment is two  courses each semester, including both undergraduate and graduate courses. The successful applicant  will have classroom teaching experience and should take an expansive view of transportation policy,  planning, and implications for cities and regions.

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy offers undergraduate degrees in Planning and Public Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, and anticipates soon having three  additional undergraduate degrees in Public Health Administration, City Planning and Design, and  Urban Studies; master’s degrees in Urban Planning and Policy Development and in Public Policy; the Ph.D. in Planning and Public Policy; and joint degrees in public health with the Rutgers New Jersey  Medical School. We offer two graduate certificate programs in transportation: transportation studies; and transportation management: vulnerability, risk and security. The Bloustein School has  18 research centers and institutes and annually attracts approximately $20 million in external  funding. The School has three existing transportation centers, with over 40 research staff, and the  new faculty member is expected to contribute to their efforts. For further information, visit the Bloustein School web site at http://www.policy.rutgers.edu.

Applicants must apply via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Attach a letter of  application, a curriculum vita, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 15,  2014. Members of the search committee will be attending the ACSP conference in Philadelphia and 

can arrange a time to meet with potential applicants. Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer committed to expanding the  educational diversity of its faculty and students and encourages applications from a broad variety of candidates.

School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences

Assistant Professor

Regional Economics

The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor (0116) in Regional Economics in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.  This is a full-time, mulit-year position with a nine-month service period. We seek a broadly-trained individual with a range of interests and excellent teaching and research potential.  The successful candidate will bring an expertise in applied microeconomics, quantitative methods, and applied policy analysis. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in issues of poverty, urbanization, land use, and regionally-based strategies for economic development. Proficiency with GIS is also preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to develop research projects in the region, with the potential for innovative field-based coursework in collaboration with local policy makers. 

The position will mainly contribute to two majors: 1) Law and Policy, and 2) Politics, Philosophy and Economics. It will also contribute to other interdisciplinary majors in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and the UW Tacoma campus.  The position begins September 16, 2015, and requires a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in economics, geography, or a related field.  

The Tacoma campus of the University of Washington was founded in 1990 with an interdisciplinary approach at its foundation.  It has evolved into a thriving downtown campus that serves students of a wide variety of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound.  Faculty have access to the resources of a major research university, including an extensive library system, but work and teach within a small campus setting.  Our campus provides a unique environment for the development of creative teaching, research and community collaborations. The campus commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere where students, staff, and faculty find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth within our campus and broader community. For more information about UW Tacoma, visit http://www.tacoma.washington.edu.

To apply, please submit:

1. letter delineating your interest in and qualifications for teaching in an interdisciplinary program.  Applicant statements should detail how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic fields; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity, 
2. statement describing your research interests,
3. statement of your teaching philosophy,
4. curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught,
5. an article-length writing sample,
6. evidence of teaching effectiveness, and
7. three letters of reference. 

Submit all materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4236.  Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, contact Mary Hanneman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire that is linked to the confirmation email.  This information will not be shared with the search committee.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities. UW Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research, and service and generally participate in lower division, upper division, and graduate instruction.

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The Honors Committee of the North American Regional Science Council is soliciting nominations for the following awards to be given at this year's annual meeting. Please send your nomination by October 7 to Doug Woodward, Honors Chair, NARSC: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1.  Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement in Regional Science

The Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement is named in honor of Professor Walter Isard, father of Regional Science, founder of the Regional Science Association, and a leading scholar in the worldwide Regional Science community. Established in 1994, the award pays tribute to North American regional scientists who have made significant theoretical and methodological contributions to the field of Regional Science throughout their careers.

2.  The Boyce Award for Distinguished Service to Regional Science

This award honors Professor David Boyce, a prominent figure in Regional Science who promoted the Regional Science Association for a number of years and was instrumental in its long term success. The award acknowledges the service contributions that North American members have made to Regional Science organizations.

3.  The Hewings Award for Outstanding Achievement by a "Junior" Faculty

This award is named in honor of Professor Geoffrey J.D. Hewings who over the years introduced numerous graduate students to Regional Science and mentored them as young scholars. The award recognizes distinguished contributions to Regional Science research by North American scholars who have recently completed doctoral studies (within ten years of receiving a Ph.D.).

The list of past awards is posted on the NARSC web site at http://www.narsc.org/newsite/?page_id=30.

Doug Woodward
Chair, NARSC Honors Committee

The 2nd Ibero-American Congress on Regional Development and 12th Congress of the Brazilian Regional Science Association
October 15 – 17, 2014

Hosted by

Centro de Desenvolvimento e Planejamento Regional (CEDEPLAR)
Department of Economics, Federal University of Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte – Brazil

General Organizing Committee
Raul da Mota Silveira Neto (PIMES/UFPE)
Alexandre Alves Porsse (UFPR)
Fernando Salgueiro Perobelli (UFJF)
Eduardo Amaral Haddad (FEA/USP)
Eduardo Simões de Almeida (UFJF)
Edson Paulo Domingues (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Pedro Vasconcelos Maia do Amaral (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)

Local Organizing Committee
Aline Souza Magalhães (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Edson Paulo Domingues (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Flaviane Souza Santiago (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Kenia Barreiro de Souza (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Pedro Vasconcelos Maia do Amaral (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)
Rodrigo Ferreira Simões (CEDEPLAR/UFMG)

Co-convenings Institutions
Argentinean Society of Regional Economics (SAER)
Chilean Society of Regional Studies (SOCHER)
Colombian Association of Regional Studies (ASCER)
Mexican Association of Sciences for Regional Development (AMECIDER)
Portuguese Association for Regional Development (APDR)
Regional Science Association of America (RSAmericas)
Spanish Association of Regional Science (AECR)
Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean (UDUAL)

Sponsor Institutions
The General Organizing Committee and the Local Organizing Committee are very grateful to the support provided by the following institutions.
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG)
Centro de Desenvolvimento e Planejamento Regional (CEDEPLAR)
Departamento de Economia da UFMG
Regional Science Association International (RSAI)
Fundação Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica da FEA-USP (FIPE)
Banco do Nordeste do Brasil (BNB)
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

See attachement for more information.

Dear NECTAR friends,

Please find enclosed the call for abstracts for the next NECTAR Cluster 1 (Networks) Workshop on "Enhancing the network efficiency: air transport and sustainability"

The workshop will be held during the 7th and 8th of May 2015, in Cranfield, United Kingdom.

Abstracts and further inquiries about this meeting should be forward to the Organizing Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The deadline for receiving abstracts is Tuesday, 1st December 2014.

Kind regards

Ana Condeço-Melhorado

NECTAR secretary

http://www.nectar-eu.org/

Dear Professor / Dr./ Sir/ Madam,

“Interregional Trade, Competitiveness and The Role of Small Businesses Towards ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015”

Department of Economics, Universitas Brawijaya in collaboration with the ASEAN Consortium on Department of Economics (Konsorsium Departemen Ilmu Ekonomi tingkat ASEAN) which consists of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Universiti Teknologi Mara, Universitas Padjajaran, Universitas Airlangga, and× Trisakti proudly announce the 3rd ASEAN Consortium on× Department of Economics Conference (ACDEC) 2014.

The 3rd ACDEC 2014 will invite keynote speakers from different backgrounds. First, we will invite scholar and academician from our collaboration university that mastering issue on interregional trade and competitiveness toward ASEAN Economic Community. Second, we expect to gain in-depth point of view from the actor of small businesses about their challenges and opportunities to compete in ASEAN Economic Community. Last, we also invite the policy makers from Ministry of Trade about position of Indonesia’s Trade and competitiveness toward ASEAN Economic Community 2015. The combination of these invited speakers will give more insightful discussion on the issue of interregional trade and competitiveness in Southeast Asia.

The 3rd ACDEC 2014 will take place from 4th – 6th December 2014 in Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang. We welcome scholars, policy makers, government officers, business groups, non-governmental organizations, and students to send their manuscripts and join our 3rd ACDEC 2014. See you in Malang!

Papers are welcome based on the following themes:

• Challenges of regional cooperation in trade and finance
• Economic competitiveness, sustainable growth, and development
• The role of small business in globalization
• Issues in regional labor market dynamics
• Governance, public sector and bureaucratic reforms
• Economic integration and Asian regionalism
• Finance, banking structures and development of capital markets
• Regional case of trade liberalization and globalization
• Islamic Economic

 Important Dates

Pre-submission Inquiries:

Researchers may request informal feedback from our conference research support team regarding manuscript submission procedure: 

Secretariat:

Inquiries related to the conference may kindly be addressed to the conference secretary: