AESOP is seeking expressions of interest for the position of Chair of the AESOP Excellence in Teaching Award Committee, starting from 1 August 2025 for a period of 5 years, until 31 July 2030.
The Excellence in Teaching Award (ETA) is one of AESOP’s most prestigious recognitions. Since its establishment in 2002, the award celebrates and disseminates innovative and inspiring teaching practices across AESOP member institutions. The committee plays a crucial role in upholding this mission, overseeing the application process, managing the evaluation of submissions, and coordinating the dissemination of the award outcomes.
Application deadline: 20 June 2025
Responsibilities of the Chair
The Chair of the ETA Committee will:
- Coordinate and manage the full cycle of the annual award process (launch of the call, communication with prospective applicants, collection of submissions)
- Lead and convene meetings of the Award Committee, including review and evaluation of submissions
- Liaise with the AESOP General Secretariat and Executive Committee
- Coordinate communication with the winning applicant(s), including arrangements for presenting the award at the AESOP Congress
- Ensure the winner provides follow-up materials for AESOP’s digital repository and encourages dissemination through AESOP channels, including Transactions of AESOP
- Contribute to the continuous development of the award process and visibility
Eligibility and Profile
We invite academics affiliated with AESOP Full Member institutions who have:
- A strong interest in pedagogical innovation and excellence in spatial planning education
- Experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, or teaching awards
- A commitment to inclusiveness, fairness, and transparency in evaluation processes
- The ability to coordinate a small international panel and manage deadlines efficiently
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A brief Expression of Interest (max.1 page), outlining motivation and relevant experience
- A CV (max. 3 pages)
Please send your application to:
The selection of the most suitable candidate will take place in the occasion of the AESOP Council of Representatives (CoRep) Meeting, scheduled on 7 July 2025 during the Istanbul Annual Congress. In that occasion, applicants will be required to deliver a 5-minutes presentation of their profile and motivation.
For any questions, feel free to contact:
- Giancarlo Cotella (AESOP Secretary General) –
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Andrea Frank (current Chair of the Excellence in Teaching Award Committee) –
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We look forward to your applications and thank you in advance for your commitment to advancing excellence in planning education!
