Adjunct Lecturer, Urban Studies

Location: New York

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Adjunct Lecturer, Urban Studies The Urban Studies Program at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the  academic year.

Job Description:

The Urban Studies Program at Barnard College seeks a part-time instructor to teach the following undergraduate courses during the  academic year.

Fall 2026

URBS UN3310 Race, Space, and Urban Schools In this class, we will use public schools as an example to examine the role race plays in shaping urban spaces and institutions. We will begin by unpacking the concept of racialization, or the process by which a person, place, phenomenon, or characteristic becomes associated with a certain race. Then, we will explore the following questions:
What are the connections between city schools and their local contexts? What does it mean to be a “neighborhood school”? How do changes in neighborhoods change schools? We will use ethnographies, narrative non-fiction, and educational research to explore these questions from a variety of perspectives. You will apply what you have learned to your own experiences and to current debates over urban policies and public schools.

This course will extend your understanding of key anthropological and sociological perspectives on urban inequality in the United States, as well as introduce you to critical theory.

Pay Rate: $14,000

Spring 2027

URBS UN3451 Environmental Justice:
Gender, Race, Class and the Environment In this course we will explore urban environmental inequalities through the lens of environmental justice. The concept of environmental justice has risen in prominence in the language of environmental activism, politics, and policy making. Informed by critical studies of the environment, we will address the broad question of why, for some, the environment is representational of a healthy lifestyle and source of prosperity, while for others it is a source of risk and harm.

Our course of study invites students to critically analyze environmental justice case studies and to develop an understanding of the complex relationships among urban populations and the social, political, and economic processes that lead to environmental inequality. We will also explore how racism is foundational to environmental exploitation and consider why global struggles for racial justice are crucial for protecting both people and the earth.

We will pay particular attention to how environmental health inequalities are linked to race, class, gender, and nation. Drawing from academic texts, films, and photo essays we will explore how urban planning and economic development policies create environmental inequalities in the US and globally.

Pay Rate: $14,000

Exact instructional assignments and other academic responsibilities are determined by the Chair or Director.

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Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications Terminal degree in a related discipline, with all requirements for the degree completed by the time of hiring offer.

Application Requirements Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

CV Statement of interest (including teaching philosophy, most relevant prior teaching experience, advanced pedagogical or relevant training)
Finalists will be asked to identify three references, including one with direct knowledge of their teaching capabilities.

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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