Part-Time Faculty - Political Science/Urban Studies

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Trinity University invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty position for Spring 2027 to teach Urban Politics (PLSI 34/URBS 3416) in the Sociology & Anthropology department. The course explores urban space, politics, institutions, power, policies, and the people who live in cities, with emphasis on why cities matter and how urban areas shape inequality.

Typical responsibilities include designing the syllabus, delivering lectures, grading, maintaining office hours, and ensuring accommodations

Qualifikationen

• Masters degree or equivalent in political science, urban studies, or a related field.
• Experience teaching university courses preferred.
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities.
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University.

Aufgaben

• Developing the course syllabus meeting departmental and University standards.
• Delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments.
• Grading papers, quizzes, and exams; assigning final grades by deadlines.
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director.
• Making student accommodations per Office of Student Accessibility Services guidance.
• Adhering to instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin.

Kenntnisse

Mastery of subject matter

Engaging lectures

Design rigorous assignments

Commitment to liberal arts

Ausbildung

Masters degree or equivalent in political science, urban studies, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Family Group

Faculty

Time Type

Part time

Department/Office

Sociology & Anthropology

Exemption Status

Exempt

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

Christine Drennon, Search Committee Chair, Urban Studies Program, [e-mail]