Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning

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Radius Select Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181829 Category Faculty Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is seeking a working professional with expertise and a primary position in the field who possesses a master’s degree or doctorate in planning, policy, real estate, or a related field. The candidate will be able to teach undergraduate-level courses related to one or more of the following areas: undergraduate capstone courses in policy, planning, and development; application of methods in the exploration of a specific project, policy, or organization from multiple perspectives of public policy, real estate development, and urban studies and planning. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations. The candidate will teach PPD 431: Undergraduate Policy, Planning, and Development Studio. This undergraduate studio course provides students with an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge related to planning, policy, and real estate development to real-world contexts. Students develop professional-level reports that clearly articulate community challenges, analyze underlying issues, and propose data-informed strategies and interventions. The course emphasizes experiential learning through authentic planning problems and neighborhood improvement strategies that support community well-being. Students will develop skills in gathering, analyzing, and communicating qualitative and quantitative information using contemporary research methods and tools. They will examine socio-demographic and economic data, conduct field observations, and learn to interpret and synthesize information to develop compelling narratives about community needs. Students will also apply theoretical frameworks, including equitable development, sustainable finance, inclusive design, and stakeholder engagement, to complex urban planning contexts. Through this work, students will develop inclusive economic development strategies and strengthen the research, analytical, and communication skills essential to professional roles in planning, real estate development, and policymaking. Students will further develop their ability to communicate research and recommendations to diverse audiences through oral and visual presentations. The course includes lectures, readings, in-class exercises, group discussions, work sessions, student presentations, and independent work, supporting the Price School's goal of expanding experiential learning through engagement with real-world, authentic problems. Adjunct instructor responsibilities include delivery of course content, scheduling office hours and being accessible to students as appropriate, and grading. Each instructor is expected to provide students with a syllabus outlining the course goals, schedule and all requirements for the course under the direction of the Department Chair. The hourly rate range for this position is $29.06/hr. - $38.89/hr. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Ranked among the foremost schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The school is composed of overlapping disciplines that generate innovative approaches to critical issues ranging from health-care policy to homelessness, and sustainability to congestion – to name a few. A wide-ranging curriculum, including extensive experiential learning, prepares our graduates to navigate problems that demand multi-layered solutions driven by critical, informed thinking. The Price School, founded in 1929, is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development, and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. The School’s rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world’s most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers. Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experiences, notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, they account for over $100 million in externally funded research grants and contracts. Together, these departments and research enterprises provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Price graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports and benefits from a variety of backgrounds and opinions. For additional information, see our website: https://priceschool.usc.edu (opens in new window). 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I understand I can opt-out from receiving email and SMS communications at any time. Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181829 Category Faculty Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) University of Southern California Sol Price School of Public Policy Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning Department of Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is seeking a working professional with expertise and a primary position in the field who possesses a master’s degree or doctorate in planning, policy, real estate, or a related field. The candidate will be able to teach undergraduate-level courses related to one or more of the following areas: undergraduate capstone courses in policy, planning, and development; application of methods in the exploration of a specific project, policy, or organization from multiple perspectives of public policy, real estate development, and urban studies and planning. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations. The candidate will teach PPD 431: Undergraduate Policy, Planning, and Development Studio. This undergraduate studio course provides students with an opportunity to apply skills and knowledge related to planning, policy, and real estate development to real-world contexts. Students develop professional-level reports that clearly articulate community challenges, analyze underlying issues, and propose data-informed strategies and interventions. The course emphasizes experiential learning through authentic planning problems and neighborhood improvement strategies that support community well-being. Students will develop skills in gathering, analyzing, and communicating qualitative and quantitative information using contemporary research methods and tools. They will examine socio-demographic and economic data, conduct field observations, and learn to interpret and synthesize information to develop compelling narratives about community needs. Students will also apply theoretical frameworks, including equitable development, sustainable finance, inclusive design, and stakeholder engagement, to complex urban planning contexts. Through this work, students will develop inclusive economic development strategies and strengthen the research, analytical, and communication skills essential to professional roles in planning, real estate development, and policymaking. Students will further develop their ability to communicate research and recommendations to diverse audiences through oral and visual presentations. The course includes lectures, readings, in-class exercises, group discussions, work sessions, student presentations, and independent work, supporting the Price School's goal of expanding experiential learning through engagement with real-world, authentic problems. Adjunct instructor responsibilities include delivery of course content, scheduling office hours and being accessible to students as appropriate, and grading. Each instructor is expected to provide students with a syllabus outlining the course goals, schedule and all requirements for the course under the direction of the Department Chair. The hourly rate range for this position is $29.06/hr. - $38.89/hr. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Ranked among the foremost schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The school is composed of overlapping disciplines that generate innovative approaches to critical issues ranging from health-care policy to homelessness, and sustainability to congestion – to name a few. A wide-ranging curriculum, including extensive experiential learning, prepares our graduates to navigate problems that demand multi-layered solutions driven by critical, informed thinking. The Price School, founded in 1929, is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development, and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. The School’s rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world’s most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers. Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experiences, notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, they account for over $100 million in externally funded research grants and contracts. Together, these departments and research enterprises provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Price graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports and benefits from a variety of backgrounds and opinions. For additional information, see our website: https://priceschool.usc.edu (opens in new window). Apply for this Position: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one or more sample syllabi, and one or more sets of sample teaching evaluations. Job ID REQ20181829 Posted Date 10/12/2026 Apply Current employees apply here