Description:
USC Gould School of Law is seeking a lecturer to co-teach Trial Advocacy. This four-unit course develops trial advocacy skills, including making opening statements, conducting direct and cross-examination, making evidentiary objections, introducing exhibits, preparing and examining experts, and making closing arguments.Candidates for this position must have a JD and at least five years of practice, including practice in the subject matter. In addition, this course will be taught on campus, so instructors must be local.
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. Adjuncts 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.
