Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Topics in American Law

About the role

This course is designed to give students an overview of major legal doctrines in the United States with a special emphasis on topics students must know to take a bar examination in the United States. The objective of this course is to introduce international students to the substantive law tested for the most heavily tested subjects for both the MBE and essay portion of the bar exam putting them on equal footing with JD students prior to the start of bar review.

Responsibilities

• Teach LAW 521 Topics in American Law (3 units)
• Provide instruction covering major U.S. legal doctrines and bar examination topics
• Prepare international students for MBE and essay portions of the bar exam

Qualifications

• Appointment as Adjunct Lecturer (faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere)
• Typically teach one course per year; may teach one course per semester with dean approval
• Must complete mandated training by required deadlines as condition of employment

Training requirements

• USC Harassment Prevention Training at time of hire and every two years thereafter
• USC Integrity and Accountability Code Training at time of hire
• Information Security training annually
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually
• Additional trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities

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 considers factors such as 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.

About the Gould School of Law

The Gould School of Law 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.

Job ID: REQ20180924 | Posted: 09/24/2026