Adjunct Professor of Producing for Film, Television and New Media: Motion Picture and Television Marketing

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, located in the heart of downtown L.A., is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Peter Stark Producing Program within the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California is seeking an adjunct faculty member with a professional with high-level practical experience within the film and television industry to teach an advanced level course in the field of film and television marketing. In this course students will learn how marketing executives design and implement marketing campaigns for film and television projects. The course covers various distribution platforms: theatrical, broadcast and cable television, as well as streaming platforms.  

The Peter Stark Producing Program is a graduate program granting a two-year MFA degree in producing for film, television, and new media. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience as a marketing executive for studio films.. Please submit a CV and cover letter which addresses previous work that has empowered individuals from underrepresented communities.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree 

Minimum Experience: Five years of professional experience in the fields of film marketing.. 

Preferred Education: Master's degree 

Preferred Experience: Ten years of professional experience as a film marketing executive.  Demonstrated teaching experience, ideally at the college level, but inclusive of professional and community seminars, workshops, and mentorships.

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. Successful applicants will be hired for a specific course and employment is contingent on the course proceeding without cancellation. 

The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00 per hour. 

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, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.