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 high-level practical experience within the television industry to teach a course in unscripted television producing. This course examines the process of unscripted television development, including pitching and selling projects to networks and studios. The successful candidate will possess the ability to effectively communicate current strategies for developing and packaging unscripted television projects. 

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 producer of unscripted television series. 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 field of producing unscripted television. 

Preferred Education: Master's degree 

Preferred Experience: Ten years of professional experience as a television producer.  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.