Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Jewish Law Jurisprudence

Overview

LAW-846:
Jewish Law Jurisprudence

USC Gould School of Law is seeking a Visiting Professor of Law to teach Jewish Law Jurisprudence, a 1-unit course, for the spring 2026 semester.

The Law School focuses on professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to public service. The law school is a collegial environment, and our faculty comprises accomplished, nationally ranked thought leaders with a broad range of expertise.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent. An outstanding academic background and relevant legal experience are also expected. Scholars from all areas of interest are encouraged to apply.

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. Adjunct 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.

• Teaching a 1-unit course:
  Jewish Law Jurisprudence, during the spring 2026 semester.
• Adjunct appointment and teaching load as described by USC policy.
• Potential to teach additional courses only in exceptional cases with dean approval.

Base salary range for this position is $2,433.66 - $9,984.65 per semester. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as 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, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market considerations.

• J.D. degree or equivalent required; outstanding academic background and relevant legal experience expected.
• Scholars from all areas of interest are encouraged to apply.

The Gould School of Law considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. Gould is 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.

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