Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Music Law in Practice

USC Gould is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach LAW-653: Music Law and Practice. This course introduces students to the legal, analytical, and client management skills required to serve clients in all areas of the music industry.

About the role

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. The class is on campus, so candidates must be local.

Requirements

• JD degree
• At least five years of experience in practice, including practice in the subject area

Responsibilities

• Complete specific training requirements as a condition of employment, including mandated training by a required deadline. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Complete USC’s Harassment Prevention Training at the time of hire and every two years thereafter
• Complete USC’s Integrity and Accountability Code Training at the time of hire
• Complete Information Security training annually
• Complete Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually
• A variety of other trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities

More details on training requirements can be found at USC Policy and USC Employee Training.

Commitment to Values

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 are 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.

Pay

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, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.