Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law

USC Gould invites applicants for its Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law.

USC Gould School of Law is one of the nation's top-ranked law schools with a 115+ year history and reputation for academic excellence. We are known for our diverse student body, interdisciplinary education and our tight-knit alumni network of over 10,000 professionals throughout the globe.

Applications are invited from law school graduates and from recipients of a Ph.D. in any field or JD who have demonstrated a sustained interest in law and significant scholarly promise. Members of groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in law teaching are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, law school or other graduate degree program transcripts, copies of any published work in law or a related field, and any available letters of reference from academic advisors who are able to comment on the candidate’s promise as a scholar.

The base salary range for this position is $26,500- $35,000 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 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.

The Gould School of Law (Gould) considers candidates that demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values (link). Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles are 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.