Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Secured Transactions

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Gould School of Law invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer to teach LAW 642: Secured Transactions (3 units) in Los Angeles. The course covers Article 9, filing and mortgage recordation, and drafting basic security documents, with student participation through problem sets and simulations.

Adjuncts are required to complete specified trainings and USC reserves adjunct appointments for faculty teaching less than full-time in another profession, with

Qualifications

• Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandated trainings as a condition of employment.
• The course involves problem sets and simulations to enhance participation.

Responsibilities

• Teach LAW 642: Secured Transactions (3 units) at USC.
• Foster an interactive classroom with student participation and exercises.

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.

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.