"Part-time Faculty in Urban Studies: URBS 1310 and 3465"

Job Requisition ID:

JR100510

Job Family Group:

Faculty

Time Type:

Part time

Department/Office:

Sociology & Anthropology (Amy Stone)

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Job Description:

Trinity University is seeking one or more part-time faculty members to teach the following courses in the Urban Studies program:

SOCI/URBS 1310: The Urban Experience (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024). This course is an introduction to the city, its origins, contemporary form, and likely future.

ANTH/SOCI/URBS 3465: Research Methods: GIS (Fall 2023). This course provides a hands-on approach for learning how to undertake spatial social research focused on the design and completion of a semester-long research project.

Learn more about Trinity’s Urban Studies program at

https://www.trinity.edu/academics/departments/urban-studies-ba. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but not limited to:

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards
• Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director
• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

EDUCATION

Required:

A graduate-level degree in Urban Studies or Public Administration or Geography or Urban Planning or Community Development or Real Estate and Development or GIS, or related fields.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Experience practicing or teaching in Urban Studies.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Mastery of the relevant subject matter
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

HOW TO APPLY

When starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required.

In the “Application Documents” field, upload the following, each as a separate pdf file (note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded):

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Please indicate in the cover letter the course(s) for which you wish to apply.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Christine Drennon cdrennon@trinity.edu

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.