Adjunct Professor — Sustainable & Resilient Cities

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Lipscomb University invites applications for an adjunct teaching role in the Spring 2026 graduate course “Sustainable and Resilient Cities.” The instructor will create and tailor content, edit existing materials, and teach eight evening sessions in January–March 2026. The position offers the chance for ongoing teaching opportunities based on course outcomes and evaluations.

The candidate should hold a master’s in urban planning or related fields, with preferred certifications and demonstrated

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, urban studies, engineering, MBA or other relevant masters approved by the Institute.
• Termial degree (JD or PhD) from a related urban sustainability/sub-discipline may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and mentor graduate students in sustainability through eight evening class meetings.
• Create and customize engaging course content aligned with learning outcomes.
• Edit existing course materials and teach the designated graduate course for Spring 2026, with potential future opportunities.

Skills

LMS proficiency

Canvas

Live lectures

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in urban planning

JD or PhD in relevant urban sustainability field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

OWL live meeting hardware

Job description

Lipscomb University invites applications for an adjunct teaching role in the Spring 2026 graduate course “Sustainable and Resilient Cities.” The instructor will create and tailor content, edit existing materials, and teach eight evening sessions in January–March 2026. The position offers the chance for ongoing teaching opportunities based on course outcomes and evaluations.

The candidate should hold a master’s in urban planning or related fields, with preferred certifications and demonstrated