Lecturer in Law

University of Southern California

Description

The USC Gould School of Law is seeking an instructor to teach our online Digital Media Transactions class from January through May 2026. We expect that the instructor will spend approximately 10–15 hours per week on instruction of the course, including the timely grading of assignments and communication with students.

Students enrolled in this course will be in our Online LL.M., Online M.S.L., and various Online Certificate programs. Courses will be developed and taught fully online; lecturers may work from any location. Candidates should have a strong professional background in the field, preferably with law school and/or online teaching experience.

Digital Media Transactions (2 units) will focus on the business, legal, and financial issues that relate to the creation, financing, and exploitation of digital media, including TV, shorts, mobile, virtual reality, influencers, and merchandising. In addition, the business, corporate, structuring, and tax issues (as opposed to intellectual property issues) will be explored.

Appointment Details

USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year but, in exceptional cases, may teach one course per semester if approved by the dean.

To ensure compliance with federal, state, or local regulatory requirements as well as university policy and procedures, Adjunct Lecturers are required to complete specific training requirements as a condition of employment. Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandated training by a required deadline. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, in accordance with the Faculty Handbook.

Trainings required for all faculty and staff include:

• USC’s Harassment Prevention Training (at the time of hire and every two years thereafter)
• USC’s Integrity and Accountability Code Training (at the time of hire)
• Information Security Training (annually)
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Training (annually)

Additional trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities.

For more information:

• USC Training Requirements and Opportunities
• USC Learning and Professional Development

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $2,433.66 – $9,984.65 per semester.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the number of units per course, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and market and organizational considerations.

Commitment to Values

The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words, and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles is influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions.

At Gould, we are proudly committed to maintaining a community in which each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, to be proud of who and what they are, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals and members of society.

Requisition ID: REQ20168375
Posted Date: October 14, 2025