Directing Instructor (Summer Adjunct) - Film 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

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.