Instructor of Urban Planning

Ball State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University in Muncie, IN is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach urban planning courses for the spring semester. These positions are not full-time and require current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Instructors will teach one course to undergraduate and graduate students or co-teach a studio class, providing timely feedback and midterm grades. A master’s degree in urban planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning or a bachelor’s degree with at least four years of planning experience.
• Two part-time positions require some experience with studio classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course to undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Urban Planning.
• Provide timely feedback and midterm grades to students.
• Co-teach a studio class if assigned.

Skills

Timely feedback

Course instruction

Education

Master's degree in urban planning

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years planning experience

Job description

Position Title

Instructor of Urban Planning

Compensation

$1,500 - $9,000

Department

Urban Planning - Temp

Start Date

01/03/2027

About this opportunity

The Department of Urban Planning seeks part-time professionals to teach several urban planning courses during spring semester. This is not a full-time position. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Position Description

These part-time adjunct instructors will teach either one course to undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Urban Planning or teach or co-teach a studio class. Duties and responsibilities will include providing timely feedback and midterm grades to students.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a master's degree in urban planning or a closely aligned field or a bachelor's degree with at least four years' experience working in the planning field.
• Two part-time positions require some experience with studio classes, whether as a student or a faculty member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably a PhD or a master's with experience working as a professional planner.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position.

Contact for Accommodations

Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

Office Location and Hours

People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

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