Job Description

LAW 205 Introduction to Criminal Law (4 units)

USC Gould School of Law is seeking an adjunct lecturer to teach an undergraduate law class, LAW 205 Introduction to Criminal Law. The instructor will begin work this fall 2024 to develop the course. The instructor will then teach the course during the spring 2025 semester, from Jan 13 to May 2, 2025 (final exam period from Wed-Wed, May 7-14). The class is scheduled to be held on campus on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00PM to 1:50PM.

Candidates must have a JD and strong legal professional backgrounds in the relevant subject matter, preferably with teaching experience. The course will be taught exclusively to enrolled undergraduate students.

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the criminal justice system and an overview of the fundamentals of substantive criminal law. Topics cover criminal offenses, liability, defenses for crimes, penalties, and the elements of crimes against persons, property, and more.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the crucial stages of the criminal justice system in the United States

• Identify the elements of common crimes against persons and property

• Classify offenses and penalties

• Discuss common defenses to criminal liability

• Evaluate the application of criminal law to other areas of criminal justice

This class may be postponed to a later semester if there are fewer than 6 students enrolled.

Spring Semester 2025

73 instructional days

Classes Begin; Mon, January 13

Martin Luther Kings Birthday Holiday: Mon, January 20

Presidents Day Holiday: Mon, February 17

Spring Recess: Sun-Sun, March 16-23

Classes End: Fri, May 2

Study Days: Sat-Tue, May 3-6

Exams: Wed-Wed, May 7-14

Grading Deadline: TBD

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 USCs Harassment Prevention Training at the time of hire and every two years thereafter, USCs 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.

The base salary range for this position is $2,304 - $12,500 per semester. 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 number of units per course, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles is influenced by and can be protected through legal rules and institutions. At Gould, we are proudly 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.

About University of Southern California (USC)

USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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