Visiting Professor of Law - Constitutional Law: Rights

USC Gould School of Law is seeking a Visiting Professor to teach Constitutional Law: Rights (LAW-532), a 3 unit course for the spring 2025 semester.

Constitutional Law: Rights (LAW 532)

This course examines constitutional rights, particularly those protected under the Equal Protection/Due Process Clauses and related questions of judicial role and theories of interpretation.

The Law School focuses on professional excellence, intellectual rigor, and a commitment to public service. The law school is a collegial environment, and our faculty comprises accomplished, nationally ranked thought leaders with a broad range of expertise.

Applicants must hold a J.D. degree or equivalent. An outstanding academic background and relevant legal experience are also expected. Scholars from all areas of interest are encouraged to apply.

To ensure compliance with federal, state or local regulatory requirements as well as university policy and procedures, faculty are required to complete specific training requirements as a condition of employment. Faculty must complete mandated training by a required deadline. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. Trainings that are required for all faculty and staff include USC's Harassment Prevention Training at the time of hire and every two years thereafter, USC's Integrity and Accountability Code Training at the time of hire, Information Security training annually, and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan training annually. A variety of other trainings may be required based on specific job responsibilities.

https://policy.usc.edu/training-requirements-and-opportunities/

https://employees.usc.edu/learn-grow/learning-and-professional-development/required-training/

The base salary range for this position is $2,232 - $26,500 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 number of units per course, 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.

Equity, diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and access are of central importance to the Gould School of Law. Gould holds a unique position in society, and within the university, as every aspect of these principles is 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.