Part Time Faculty - Urban and Environmental Studies

Loyola Marymount University

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Westchester Campus Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

The department of Urban Studies and Environmental Studies is hiring part-time lecturers for courses in sustainable urban policy and planning, the intersectionality of urban planning and social/environmental justice, urban systems and processes in the Global South, and geographical information systems (GIS).

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, teacher-scholars with the appropriate expertise in urban studies from a range of social science disciplines and interdisciplinary fields including geography, political science, public policy, planning, ethnic studies, and environmental studies are welcome to apply.  

Other responsibilities include meeting with students one-on-one in office hours, assessing all student work, attending training and faculty development events, and submitting final grades to the Registrar’s office.

A PhD is preferred, but candidates with a master’s degree will be considered.
If interested, please submit a cover letter describing your teaching experience and indicating the courses you would be willing and able to teach, a CV, and names of references.

Minimum salary is $ 2,517 per unit taught.

Faculty Regular

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
About this role

Summary

Teach courses in urban policy, planning, GIS, and social/environmental justice, assess student work, attend faculty events

Job title

Part Time Faculty - Urban and Environmental Studies

Experience level

master's or PhD preferred

Industry

education

Location requirements

Westchester Campus, no remote work allowed

Salary

$2,517 per unit taught

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

urban studiesgeographypublic policyGIS

Preferred skills

PhDinterdisciplinary

Specializations

urban studiesenvironmental studiesgeographysocial scienceinterdisciplinary
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

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On-site