USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice)
Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Procedure
USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
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USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) . Apply Gould School of Law Faculty, Los Angeles, California. This course will provide students with an in-depth look at the major issues in Civil Procedure, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, the process of filing and responding to a civil lawsuit, and how additional parties may join or participate in a lawsuit. The course covers discovery, sanctions for noncompliance with discovery obligations, choice of law issues in civil litigation (including what law applies in federal courts), the trial process, the right to a jury trial, and issues surrounding appeal. It also reviews the effect of a judgment on future litigation through res judicata and collateral estoppel. The course will be taught on campus, so instructors must be local. Applicants should note that this position is an Adjunct appointment, typically teaching one course per year, with possible variations as approved by the dean. Responsibilities
Teach the Civil Procedure course for LLM students, covering key topics listed above. Develop and deliver course materials, assessments, and examinations. Provide on-campus instruction and engage with students in a graduate-level setting. Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required. At least five years of practical experience, including experience in Civil Procedure or related course matter. Teaching experience is preferred. Local to the Los Angeles area for on-campus instruction. Employment details
USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC who are employed full-time elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach one course per year, with potential exceptions approved by the dean. To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and university policy, Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandated training by specified deadlines. Trainings include USC’s Harassment Prevention Training (at hire and every two years), Integrity and Accountability Code Training (at hire), Information Security training annually, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually, and other trainings as required by job responsibilities. Training requirements:
policy.usc.edu
and
employees.usc.edu . The base salary range is
$2,433.66 - $9,984.65 per semester . Value and culture
The Gould School of Law
emphasizes USC’s Unifying Values. Gould aims to maintain a community where each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential. Notes
REQ20168132 | Posted Date: 10/05/2025
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Join to apply for the
Adjunct Lecturer in Law - Procedure
role at
USC CERPP (Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice) . Apply Gould School of Law Faculty, Los Angeles, California. This course will provide students with an in-depth look at the major issues in Civil Procedure, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, the process of filing and responding to a civil lawsuit, and how additional parties may join or participate in a lawsuit. The course covers discovery, sanctions for noncompliance with discovery obligations, choice of law issues in civil litigation (including what law applies in federal courts), the trial process, the right to a jury trial, and issues surrounding appeal. It also reviews the effect of a judgment on future litigation through res judicata and collateral estoppel. The course will be taught on campus, so instructors must be local. Applicants should note that this position is an Adjunct appointment, typically teaching one course per year, with possible variations as approved by the dean. Responsibilities
Teach the Civil Procedure course for LLM students, covering key topics listed above. Develop and deliver course materials, assessments, and examinations. Provide on-campus instruction and engage with students in a graduate-level setting. Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) degree required. At least five years of practical experience, including experience in Civil Procedure or related course matter. Teaching experience is preferred. Local to the Los Angeles area for on-campus instruction. Employment details
USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC who are employed full-time elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach one course per year, with potential exceptions approved by the dean. To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and university policy, Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandated training by specified deadlines. Trainings include USC’s Harassment Prevention Training (at hire and every two years), Integrity and Accountability Code Training (at hire), Information Security training annually, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually, and other trainings as required by job responsibilities. Training requirements:
policy.usc.edu
and
employees.usc.edu . The base salary range is
$2,433.66 - $9,984.65 per semester . Value and culture
The Gould School of Law
emphasizes USC’s Unifying Values. Gould aims to maintain a community where each person respects the rights of others to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, and to have equal opportunity to realize their full potential. Notes
REQ20168132 | Posted Date: 10/05/2025
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