Policy Analytics & Economics Instructor (Adjunct)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 40,033 - 53,574; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California's Sol Price School of Public Policy seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in public policy and policy analysis. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D.

(or be a doctoral student) in public policy, economics, or a related field; a master's with relevant experience may be acceptable. The Fall 2025 course is PPD 373: Public Policy and Planning Analysis, focusing on applied analytic modeling and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in public policy, economics, or related field; or doctoral student.
• Strong background in economics, cost-benefit analysis, and/or statistical methods.
• Experience teaching and evidence of excellent teaching evaluations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course content for PPD 373: Public Policy and Planning Analysis.
• Develop syllabus, schedule office hours, and be accessible to students.
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Economics

Cost-benefit analysis

Statistics

Education

Ph.D. in public policy/economics/related field

Master's degree acceptable with relevant experience

Job description

The University of Southern California's Sol Price School of Public Policy seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in public policy and policy analysis. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D.

(or be a doctoral student) in public policy, economics, or a related field; a master's with relevant experience may be acceptable. The Fall 2025 course is PPD 373: Public Policy and Planning Analysis, focusing on applied analytic modeling and data interpretation.