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Part-Time Lecturer
California State University, Northridge / Northridge, CA
Posted on: February 6, 2025
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
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.
Complete details are available on the department’s website at:
https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/faculy-staff/employment-opportunities
Application deadline is on March 21, 2025.
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.
Please submit all required documents via email to:
urban.studies@csun.edu and cc: eva.simpson@csun.edu
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at 818-677-2904.
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. The complete list of courses can be found on the Urban Studies and Planning website at https://www.csun.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/urban-studies-planning/faculy-staff/employment-opportunities
Please submit all required documents via email to: urban.studies@csun.edu and cc: eva.simpson@csun.edu by March 21, 2025
