The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and 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.

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, John Wells Division of Writing for Screen and Television, is seeking an experienced adjunct faculty member with vast experience in the comedic form. The ideal candidate will have many produced credits in comedy and will have worked on multiple network, cable, or major streaming comedy shows. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

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.

The John Wells Writing for Screen and Television Division offers programs leading to a Screenwriting Minor, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Master of Fine Arts degree. The primary goal of the Writing for Screen and Television division is to produce quality storytellers by fostering individual voices and perspectives unique to the writer. All writing intensive courses are workshop style with an emphasis on revision and collaboration.

The core salary range for this position is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour. This is an adjunct 25% FTE position.

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, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum education: Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred education: Master of Fine Arts or Master of Arts degree from an accredited institution. Minimum experience: Professional television writing experience at the level of Staff Writer or higher on a network, cable, or major streaming comedy show. Preferred experience: Professional television writing experience at the Producer level or higher on a network, cable, or major streaming comedy show. Demonstrated experience writing produced comedy across multiple formats, including scripted sitcoms, late-night television, sketch comedy, monologues, and stand-up comedy. Experience mentoring emerging writers and collaborating in professional writers' room environments is desirable.

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