Adjunct Part-Time Professor, Political Science/Urban Studies

Trinity; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member for Spring 2027 to teach Urban Politics (PLSI 34/URBS 3416). The role includes developing syllabi, delivering lectures, and grading assessments while aligning with university standards.

Office hours and student accommodations are expected, with adherence to faculty policies. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in political science or related field and has university teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Required: Masters degree or equivalent in political science, urban studies, or a related field.
• Preferred: University teaching/classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the course syllabus meeting department and university standards.
• Design and deliver lectures, discussions, activities, and assignments.
• Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams; assign final grades.
• Maintain office hours as directed by leadership; make accommodations as needed.
• Follow instruction policies as published in official handbooks.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Curriculum design

Course planning

Urban politics

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in political science/urban studies

Job description

Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Spring 2027 semester to teach the following course: PLSI 34/URBS 3416: Urban Politics An exploration of the urban space, including the politics, institutions, power centers, policies, and the people who live in urban environments. Emphasis is given to why cities matter, how cities are organized, how cities operate as an economic engine, and how cities shape identity and experiences while producing inequality. Contemporary urban issues are considered, such as demographic changes, community power, and public transportation.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are 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:** Masters degree or equivalent in political science, urban studies, or a related field. **EXPERIENCE****Preferred:** University teaching/classroom experience preferred. **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** **For internal applicants,** please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided **here****.** **For external applicants,** when starting the application, select \"Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. **For all applicants,** you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae. In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:* File 1: Cover letter* File 2: Curriculum vitae or resume* File 3: Names and contact information for three professional references* File 4: For applicants who have taught an upper-division undergraduate university course in Urban Politics, please provide a copy of the syllabus used. Other applicants should provide a summary of the topics and approaches they would anticipate using in such a course. **CONTACT INFORMATION** Christine Drennon, Search Committee Chair, Urban Studies Program, [e-mail]**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 [e-mail].**