Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Sports Law & Representation

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

Job summary

USC Gould School of Law seeks an instructor to develop curriculum for and teach our new online Sports Law & Representation (LAW-879) course. The role involves collaboration with instructional designers, approximately 10–15 hours per week over several months in 2027, and teaching in the Spring 2028 semester (January–April 2028) from any location.

The candidate should have strong professional background in sports law, with potential for online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for and teach the online SPORTS LAW & REPRESENTATION (LAW-879, 2 units) course.
• Spend ~10–15 hours per week on instruction, including grading and communication with students.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to create online course materials; teach during Spring 2028 semester (Jan–Apr 2028).

Job description

USC Gould School of Law is seeking aninstructor to develop curriculum for and teach our new onlineSports Law & Representation (LAW-879, 2 units)class. We will be developing this class for the first time in our online programs as part of our new Master of Studies in Law in Sports Law and Negotiation degree program.

Theinstructor will create curriculum with our team of instructional designers, spending a few hours/week for several months in 2027. The instructor will then teach the course during the Spring 2028 semester, from January through April 2028. We expect that the instructor will spend approximately 10-15 hours of work per week on instruction of the course, including the timely grading of assignments and communication with students.

Courses will be developed and taught fully online; lecturers may work from any location. Candidates should have strong professional background in the field, preferably with law school and/or online teaching experience.

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.