University of Southern California
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies seeks applicants for part-time Adjunct Professors for the academic year 2025-2026. The Adjuncts will teach specific undergraduate or graduate level courses. Definitions of Appointment Categories
Definition of Adjunct Faculty USC reserves the "Adjunct Faculty" 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. Examples include a full-time freelance artist, a lawyer employed full-time at a firm, a pharmacist employed full-time by a pharmacy, or a consultant/entrepreneur/CFO who teaches 1-2 classes a year for USC. A retired person who teaches 1-2 classes a year could be considered Adjunct Faculty or Part-time Faculty. Definition of Part-time Faculty USC reserves the “Part-time Faculty” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time who are not employed full-time in a primary position or career elsewhere. Examples include a therapist with a part-time private practice, a musician with part-time engagements, a biologist with a part-time job in a lab, or someone retired from a career who teaches less than full-time at USC. Part-time Faculty may teach a maximum of 3 courses per semester, with a goal to limit that to 2 courses per semester as full-time faculty numbers increase. Responsibilities
Teach specific undergraduate or graduate level courses at USC. Responsibilities and course load will be defined in accordance with the adjunct appointment category and dean approval. Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include an M.B.A., plus professional experience in one of the following areas: consumer and retail goods, entrepreneurial finance, technology startups, and technology commercialization. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship and/or social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship teaching experience at the college/university level. Superior communication and teaching skills will be given strong consideration. Compensation
The per-course salary range for this position is $6,750-$16,500. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations. Application Process
To apply, please submit a letter of application and CV online. Review of applications will begin in fall and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. For more information about the Marshall School of Business at USC, please go to: http://www.marshall.usc.edu. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Questions about access or accommodations should be directed to USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8000 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated confidentially to the extent permitted by law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screening implications for the position for which you are applying.
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The Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies seeks applicants for part-time Adjunct Professors for the academic year 2025-2026. The Adjuncts will teach specific undergraduate or graduate level courses. Definitions of Appointment Categories
Definition of Adjunct Faculty USC reserves the "Adjunct Faculty" 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. Examples include a full-time freelance artist, a lawyer employed full-time at a firm, a pharmacist employed full-time by a pharmacy, or a consultant/entrepreneur/CFO who teaches 1-2 classes a year for USC. A retired person who teaches 1-2 classes a year could be considered Adjunct Faculty or Part-time Faculty. Definition of Part-time Faculty USC reserves the “Part-time Faculty” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time who are not employed full-time in a primary position or career elsewhere. Examples include a therapist with a part-time private practice, a musician with part-time engagements, a biologist with a part-time job in a lab, or someone retired from a career who teaches less than full-time at USC. Part-time Faculty may teach a maximum of 3 courses per semester, with a goal to limit that to 2 courses per semester as full-time faculty numbers increase. Responsibilities
Teach specific undergraduate or graduate level courses at USC. Responsibilities and course load will be defined in accordance with the adjunct appointment category and dean approval. Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include an M.B.A., plus professional experience in one of the following areas: consumer and retail goods, entrepreneurial finance, technology startups, and technology commercialization. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship and/or social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship teaching experience at the college/university level. Superior communication and teaching skills will be given strong consideration. Compensation
The per-course salary range for this position is $6,750-$16,500. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market and organizational considerations. Application Process
To apply, please submit a letter of application and CV online. Review of applications will begin in fall and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. For more information about the Marshall School of Business at USC, please go to: http://www.marshall.usc.edu. Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Questions about access or accommodations should be directed to USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8000 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated confidentially to the extent permitted by law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screening implications for the position for which you are applying.
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