Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Secured Transactions

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 4,900 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Gould School of Law) is seeking an adjunct lecturer for LAW 642: Secured Transactions. The course covers Article 9 of the UCC, filing and recordation systems, and drafting basic security instruments.

Adjuncts typically teach one course per year, with potential for an additional course in exceptional cases. Adjunct lecturers must complete required trainings (e.g., Harassment Prevention, Integrity and Accountability Code, Information Security, Workplace Violence

Qualifications

• Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandated training by deadlines.
• Trainings include Harassment Prevention, Integrity and Accountability Code, Information Security and Workplace Violence Prevention.

Responsibilities

• Teach LAW 642: Secured Transactions (3 units).
• Engage students through interactive problem sets and simulations.
• Assist students in drafting a basic security agreement and financing statement.

Job description

LAW 642: Secured Transactions (3 units)

Secured Transactions is the study of the system of secured lending-that is, lending against collateral-and how commercial law helps serve business and public needs. The course is structured to be interactive and relies on student participation through \"problem sets\" which resemble role playing or simulation exercises. Students will learn about Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, filing and mortgage recordation systems, and will gain practical experience drafting a very basic security agreement and financing statement.

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. Adjuncts 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 that are 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, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually. A variety of other trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities.

https://policy.usc.edu/training-requirements-and-opportunities/

https://employees.usc.edu/learn-grow/learning-and-professional-development/required-training/

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 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.

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.