The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California seeks a qualified AdjunctLecturer to supplement instruction offered by our full-time faculty, specifically to teach one section of COMM-451 Visual Communication and Social Change in Fall 2023.

Candidates must have knowledge and experience such that he or she can teach an undergraduate course covering the analysis of photography’s evolution; new strategies for the photographic image, photo documentary work and global social issues; analysis of images on blogs and websites.

Ideal candidates will have prior teaching experience and/or a post-graduate degree, whether masters, professional, or doctorate degree in the field of communication.

Applicants:

Interested candidates must apply via the USC Careers Services website at https://usccareers.usc.edu/. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three recommendations. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search Committee, attention Billie Shotlow, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow at shotlow@usc.edu or (213-821-2718). Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Communication or a related field.

Minimum Experience: Graduate teaching experience.

Preferred Education: PhD in Communication or a related field.

The hourly range for this position is $$36.37 - $45.46. 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 candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of under presented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu.