Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University is seeking a tenured Associate or Full Professor to fill the position of Director of Housing and Neighborhoods. This director will oversee an interdisciplinary team of community-engaged researchers who work closely with local partners on topics such as housing affordability, home ownership, segregation, eviction, gentrification, and neighborhood development. Faculty directors in the Kinder Institute are expected to work closely with the institute director and leadership team to develop and maintain relationships with community partners, set the research agenda together with these partners, coordinate intersecting projects across research teams, and ensure that research use and impact are maximized. Faculty directors are also expected to secure research grants, working closely with the leadership and grant writing teams. Leadership experience and community partnership experience is required.