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Part-Time Lecturer
California State University, Northridge / Northridge, CA
Posted on: February 11, 2026
Application Deadline: March 20, 2026
Job Description
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning seeks individuals with at least a Master’s degree in planning or a closely related field and both prior teaching and professional experience. All part-time faculty appointments are temporary and do not confer academic rank. Final determination of part-time teaching assignments is contingent upon student enrollment figures and funding. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours and participation in assessment of student learning. The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.
Complete list of courses and details are available on the department’s website at:
https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/faculy-staff/employment-opportunities
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- Completion of a Master’s degree required, Ph.D. desired, in urban studies, planning (city, urban, regional, etc.), or a closely related field.
- Prior university or college level teaching in planning/urban studies with positive teaching evaluations preferred.
- Professional experience as a city, urban, or regional planner preferred.
- Ability to teach/mentor a diverse student population.
- Experience using learning management software (e.g., Canvas) and remote/virtual teaching technologies (e.g., Zoom) desired.
- The applicants are expected to be residents of the State of California at the time of the appointment.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter, in which they have to indicate the specific courses (name and course number) for which they wish to be considered as applicants.
Application deadline is on March 20, 2026.
Inquiries and applications should be addressed to Dr. Zeynep Toker, Department Chair.
Please submit all required documents via email to:
[email protected] and cc: [email protected]
