Adjunct Instructor, Food of our Families

The Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California seeks an adjunct instructor, specializing in food journalism, to co-teach JOUR 457: Food of our Families.

JOUR 457: Food of our Families aims to help students develop and use journalism skills to tell stories that explore food culture and culinary traditions, become familiar with cultural areas of Los Angeles, and become immersed in global food and culture. The instructor is expected to lead discussions on the subject of culture and culinary practices, especially in the intersecting contexts of immigration and identity, globalization, culinary appropriation, authenticity, maintaining traditions and food justice. The instructor will also help shape the syllabus and course assignments, and grade those assignments.

This course is co-taught with an Annenberg faculty member.

Requirements for consideration include a B.A., B.S., M.S., or an MA degree in a related field (especially journalism, English, creative or non-fiction writing.) Accomplished journalism professionals (minimum 5-10 years of experience preferred), be they culture, media or art critics, editors, publishers and producers in a variety of mediums, are especially welcomed.  Ideally, applicants are versed in food journalism and cultures, as well as media literacies and practices. Previous teaching experience is desirable.

The hourly range for this position is $37.88 – $46.96. 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 candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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.

Applicants should send a letter describing their background, interests and areas of expertise, and an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae through the Careers at USC website.

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 screen implications for the position for which you are applying.