Adjunct Faculty, Urban Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in College-Wide locations seeks an adjunct Urban Studies instructor to deliver course content and assess student learning. This part‑time faculty role supports day, evening, and weekend offerings according to need.

Requirements include a Master’s in Urban Studies (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Urban Studies), strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities with a commitment to community needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Urban Studies; or master's degree in related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Urban Studies or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses in Urban Studies.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced communication

Organizational skills

Community needs response

Education

Master's degree in Urban Studies or related with 18 graduate credits in Urban Studies

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as‑needs basis throughout the academic year.

Department: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Location: College‑Wide

Reports To: Associate Dean

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7024

Employment Type: Part‑Time Faculty

Union Position: Non‑Union

Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description:

Teaches courses in Urban Studies.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Urban Studies; or master's degree in related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Urban Studies or related field
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Urban Studies

Teaching experience

In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Special Note: This is a Part‑Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Adjunct only: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1‑40‑01.2 Adjunct Faculty Hiring and Employment Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.