Adjunct Lecturer in Law- Voting Rights and the Law

University of Southern California; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Washington is seeking a part-time Lecturer to teach an undergraduate course on Voting Rights and the Law starting in fall 2025. This role requires a Juris Doctor degree or PhD and strong legal background, along with the commitment to a fixed evening schedule. Competitive compensation offering flexibility for adjunct faculty who may work full-time elsewhere.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to a fixed evening schedule on campus.

Responsibilities

• Develop course materials for the undergraduate class.
• Teach the course during the spring 2026 semester.
• Hold weekly evening sessions on campus.
• Provide instruction to enrolled undergraduate students.

Skills

Strong legal professional background

Teaching experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree or PhD

Job description

Voting Rights and the Law (4 units) – Lecturer Posting for USC’s Capital Campus

USC Gould School of Law is seeking a part‑time lecturer to teach an undergraduate law class at USC’s Capital Campus location – Voting Rights and the Law (4 units). The instructor will begin work this fall 2025 to develop the course, and then teach the course during the spring 2026 semester from Jan 12 to May 1, 2026 (final exam period May 6‑13). The class will be held once a week in the evenings from 6:00 to 9:30 PM on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday depending on availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop course materials in fall 2025 for the undergraduate class
• Teach the course during the spring 2026 semester
• Hold weekly evening sessions on campus at the scheduled time
• Provide instruction exclusively to enrolled undergraduate students

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree or PhD required
• Strong legal professional background, preferably with teaching experience
• Ability to commit to the fixed evening schedule on campus

Course Description

In this course, we examine and discuss the basic themes surrounding the legal regulation of elections with a focus on voting rights. Topics include major Supreme Court cases, reapportionment/redistricting, ballot access, regulation of political parties, presidential election controversies, competing political philosophies, alternatives to the two‑party system, and the role of courts and legislatures. By the end, students should understand the structure, mechanics, and history of the political process, and appreciate the complexities of the right to vote and regulating political actors.

Note: The class may be postponed to a later semester if fewer than six students enroll.

Spring 2026 Academic Calendar

• Classes begin: Mon January 12
• Martin Luther King ’ s Birthday Holiday: Mon January 19
• President’s Day Holiday: Mon February 16
• Spring Recess: Sun – Sun March 15‑22
• Classes end: Fri May 1
• Study Days: Sat‑Tue May 2‑5
• Exams: Wed – Wed May 6‑13
• Final grading deadline: Tue May 19

Compensation and Appointment

USC reserves the “Adjunct” appointment for faculty who teach less than full‑time at USC, employed full‑time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty typically teach only one course per year, but may teach one course per semester if approved by the dean. The base salary range for this position is $2,376 – $11,000 per semester. USC considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, units, experience, education, skills, equity, laws, funding, and market conditions when offering a salary.

Faculty Training

Adjunct Lecturers must complete mandatory training, including Harassment Prevention, Integrity and Accountability, Information Security, and Workplace Violence Prevention. Training deadlines apply and failure may result in disciplinary action.

University Values

Gould values commitment to USC’s Unifying Values. The school is dedicated to a community where all respect others’ rights to live, work, and learn in peace and dignity, where diversity thrives, and equal opportunity is realized.