Urban Studies – 2025-26 Professional Track Faculty Pool

Description

The Department of American Studies seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured positions to teach Urban Studies undergraduate courses. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments are usually made on a semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes there is departmental need for an annual appointment. Positions are renewable annually, contingent upon budgetary funding and performance.

Qualifications

A graduate degree in a field relevant to urban planning, urban development, urban social research, community planning, or regional planning is required. Teaching experience is required. Demonstrated teaching excellence, experience with instructional design, and experience working in or with public, private, and non-profit organizations in Austin, Texas are preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest; current resume/CV; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and the names of three individuals to contact for letters of recommendation. Three confidential recommendations will be requested for finalists.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.