Adjunct Instructor of Urban Studies
college of charlestonCharleston, SC
Adjunct Instructor of Urban Studies
college of charlestonCharleston, SC
yesterday
Occupations
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherPostsecondary Teachers, All OtherEducation Administrators, PostsecondaryIndustries
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsJunior CollegesAdministration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural DevelopmentAbout the role
Adjunct Instructor of Urban Studies The Urban Studies program at the College of Charleston invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor for Spring 2027, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will teach 1 in-person section of Urban Planning, URST310. 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 HHS has three concentrations: Urban Planning and Administration, Urban Policy and Social Programs, and Sustainable Urbanism. The minor in Urban Studies also draws from similar HHS 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.
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Experience level
Mid
Location
Charleston, SC
Occupation
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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