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: Bachelors 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 ofemployment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractualstipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.

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