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Bsu

Instructor of Urban Planning

Muncie, IN

$1K - $4K/wk

This part-time adjunct instructor will teach one course to undergraduate and/or graduate students in the Department of Urban Planning. * Includes providing timely feedback and midterm grades to ...

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Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

Urban Insight

Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

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Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

Urban Insight

Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

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Associate Editor (Planetizen)

New York, NY · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

Urban Insight

Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

Urban Insight

Associate Editor (Planetizen)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

Urban Insight

Associate Editor (Planetizen)

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$50K - $60K/yr

Completing editing and quality assurance tasks for the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, Planetizen Courses, AICP Exam Prep, and other Planetizen products. Success Metrics In your ...

William Paterson University

$46K - $63K/yr

Predoctoral Fellow of Urban Planning and Policy William Paterson University seeks applications from ... Teach a total of 18 graduate and/or undergraduate credits annually in online, hybrid or face-to ...

Lehi City

Planning Internship

Lehi, UT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The internship position is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently working on an urban planning degree. Duration of the internship would be until approximately end of Spring of ...

Lehi City Utah

Planning Internship

Lehi, UT

$18 - $20/hr

The internship position is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently working on an urban planning degree. Duration of the internship would be until approximately end of Spring of ...

Lehi City

Planning Internship

Lehi, UT · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The internship position is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently working on an urban planning degree. Duration of the internship would be until approximately end of Spring of ...

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Instructor of Urban Planning

Instructor of Urban Planning

Bsu

Muncie, IN

$1K - $4K/wk

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Title:

Instructor of Urban Planning

Compensation:

$1,500 - $4,500

Department:

Urban Planning - Temp

Start Date:

08/02/2026

About this opportunity:

The Department of Urban Planning seeks a professional to teach a 1 or 3 credit hour class in fall 2026.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Description:

The Department of Urban Planning seeks a professional to teach a 1 or 3 credit hour class in fall 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This part-time adjunct instructor will teach one course to undergraduate and/or graduate students in the Department of Urban Planning.

  • Includes 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 equivalent professional experience.

How to apply:

IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields.

For additional information, contact Dr. John West at jhwest@bsu.edu.

Required:

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification

Original transcripts, highest degree will be required upon hire.

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About BSU

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Austin, TX, US

Year founded

1989

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