Adjunct Assistant Professor for the USC SCA Summer Program

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach a Directing course for the SCA Summer Program, starting in June 2027. The ideal candidate will be a working director with recent credits across shorts, features, or television and will bring industry knowledge to the classroom.

Minimum education includes a BA/BFA; MFA is preferred. This is a 25% FTE adjunct role with strong opportunities to mentor students and contribute to course development.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in a related field from an accredited university.
• 4 years of professional directing experience.
• MFA degree preferred for consideration.
• 8 years of directing experience for shorts/features/TV.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Directing course covering fundamentals, writing, producing, editing, and collaboration.
• Contribute to the USC SCA Summer Program curriculum starting in June 2027.
• Submit CV with professional credits and a link to a recent film project.

Skills

Directing

Film/TV directing

Education

BA or BFA

MFA

Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor Position for a Directing Course in the USC SCA Summer Program

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program is seeking applicants for a faculty position at the Adjunct Assistant Professor level to teach a Directing course, covering such topics as the fundamentals of directing, writing, producing, editing, and collaborating. This position is for the SCA Summer Program starting in June 2027.

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.

Qualified candidates must be a working professional with strong experience working as a director for short and feature-length films and/or television series. Candidates should be currently engaged in the entertainment industry and possess first-hand knowledge as a director on shorts, features, and/or television series. Demonstrated skills in directing film and television projects is critical. Previous teaching experience is preferred. Please submit a CV including all professional credits and a link to a recent film project.

Minimum Education

BA or BFA degree from an accredited university in a related field

Minimum Experience

4 years of professional experience directing shorts, features, and/or TV series.

Preferred Education

MFA degree from an accredited university in a related field

Preferred Experience

8 years of professional experience as a director of shorts, features, and/or TV series for major studios. Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the college level.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate range for this position is $38.50 -$100.50 per hour. This is a 25% FTE adjunct position.

When extending an offer ofemployment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractualstipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.