Adjunct Instructor of Urban Planning

About the role

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is seeking a working professional with expertise and a primary position in urban planning, urban policy, urban design, architecture, real estate or a related field. The successful candidate should possess a master's degree or doctorate of urban planning or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach a graduate-level course related to one or more of the following areas: histories, theories, and concepts in urban design; equity and justice issues in urban planning; practices, policies, and tools in designing sustainable urban communities.
• Deliver course content, schedule office hours, and be accessible to students as appropriate.
• Grade students according to the course syllabus provided by the Department Chair.

Requirements

• A master's degree or doctorate of urban planning or a related field.
• Prior teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations preferred.

Qualifications

• Expertise in urban planning, urban policy, urban design, architecture, real estate, or a related field.
• Ability to teach a graduate-level course related to urban design from an urban planning and policy perspective.
• Experience with key urban design techniques including figure/ground analysis, visual rhetoric, observational methods, and community engagement tools like PhotoVoice.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage students in discussions and case studies.
• Knowledge of urban design theories and concepts.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and remote work options may be available.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through research and collaboration with other faculty members.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.06/hr. - $38.89/hr.

Schedule

Hours are flexible but typically include a full-time commitment.