What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Urban Studies position at College of Charleston?
General Information
Rank
Adjunct Instructor
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Type
Adjunct
Internal Title
Adjunct Instructor of Urban Studies
Department
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Admin)
School/Area
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Posting Number
A2026041P
Specialty and subspecialty, if any, sought
Several MA degrees would qualify given the interdisciplinary nature of the program, (e.g., Master in Public Administration, Master in Urban Studies, Master in Urban Geography, etc.)
Courses to be covered
URST 310 Urban Planning
Position Description
The Urban Studies program at the College of Charleston invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor for Spring 2027, with the possibility of renewal.
Position Description The successful candidate will teach 1 in-person section of Urban Planning, URST 310. This course provides students with a generalized background in the interdisciplinary field of City, County, and Regional Land Use Planning and Zoning. Through lectures, readings, guest speakers, projects, viewing a Planning Commission and Zoning Board meeting, and class discussions, students will develop an understanding of and respect for the various ways scholars study and conceptualize comprehensive approaches and applications of urban planning experiences throughout urban, suburban, and rural environments. As Urban Studies draws from many fields, the course will explore a variety of scholarly perspectives, including history, sociology, political science, and urban studies curricula. Additionally, this course will encourage and strengthen critical thinking, analytical, practical skills in relation to these topics so that students are able to make meaningful interdisciplinary connections within both academic and public, private, and a variety of non-profit career paths in non-academic settings.
Minimum Qualifications An M.A. in a relevant field Teaching and/or practical planning experience in the public or private sectors.
Preferred Qualifications Professional experience in urban, suburban, and rural settings that informs pedagogy and practical experience in the field of local government Urban Planning. AICP Certification preferred.
Application Materials Letter of application, including contact information for two references, and current CV.
About the Program The College of Charleston’s Urban Studies major in HSS has three concentrations: Urban Planning and Administration, Urban Policy and Social Programs, and Sustainable Urbanism. The minor in Urban Studies also draws from similar HSS departments/programs and coursework related to the the concentrations, including history, sociology, political science and other urban studies courses, along with a required experiential learning component that is a key to career path development related to urban, suburban, and rural planning, zoning, and development on a local and regional basis.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Position Description The successful candidate will teach 1 in-person section of Urban Planning, URST 310. This course provides students with a generalized background in the interdisciplinary field of City, County, and Regional Land Use Planning and Zoning. Through lectures, readings, guest speakers, projects, viewing a Planning Commission and Zoning Board meeting, and class discussions, students will develop an understanding of and respect for the various ways scholars study and conceptualize comprehensive approaches and applications of urban planning experiences throughout urban, suburban, and rural environments. As Urban Studies draws from many fields, the course will explore a variety of scholarly perspectives, including history, sociology, political science, and urban studies curricula. Additionally, this course will encourage and strengthen critical thinking, analytical, practical skills in relation to these topics so that students are able to make meaningful interdisciplinary connections within both academic and public, private, and a variety of non-profit career paths in non-academic settings.
Minimum Qualifications An M.A. in a relevant field Teaching and/or practical planning experience in the public or private sectors.
Preferred Qualifications Professional experience in urban, suburban, and rural settings that informs pedagogy and practical experience in the field of local government Urban Planning. AICP Certification preferred.
Application Materials Letter of application, including contact information for two references, and current CV.
About the Program The College of Charleston’s Urban Studies major in HSS has three concentrations: Urban Planning and Administration, Urban Policy and Social Programs, and Sustainable Urbanism. The minor in Urban Studies also draws from similar HSS departments/programs and coursework related to the the concentrations, including history, sociology, political science and other urban studies courses, along with a required experiential learning component that is a key to career path development related to urban, suburban, and rural planning, zoning, and development on a local and regional basis.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Is this position Grant funded?
No
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan