[Remote] Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank): Professional Development - Leading with Community and Culture in Context
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Southern California is dedicated to preparing leaders for educational equity through practice, research, and policy. They are seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a course focused on leadership skills that foster a positive learning culture and promote academic success for all students, particularly those underserved by current educational systems.ResponsibilitiesPrepare candidates with leadership skills to create a positive learning culture to promote the academic success of all studentsExamine candidates' own values and beliefs as they pertain to cultural awareness, knowledge, and competenceDiscuss strategies to build leadership strengths to promote a school culture that ensures the academic success of all studentsProvide instruction in an online synchronous setting for a period of fifteen (15) weeks, one night per week for two (2) hoursPresent, describe and assign course assignmentsMaintain regular communication with studentsComplete numerical grade points for each assignment and assign a final grade for the course in D2LMake recommendations for improvement to the program administrator at term endSkillsA minimum of five (5) years of experience at a public school site as a district leader, acting principal and/or superintendentA Doctor of Education (Ed.D) or PhDExperience with teaching and learning, including staff supervision and evaluationExtensive knowledge and experience in evaluating teaching data driven decision making, leadership, communication, and research-based pedagogyHold a California Clear Administrative CredentialSkilled in using a Learning Management System and teaching onlineAccess to their own computer with Internet, microphone, and camera for all online sessionsExperience in teaching online using Adobe ConnectCompany OverviewUniversity of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration. It was founded in 1880, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.usc.edu.Company H1B SponsorshipUniversity of Southern California has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 25 in 2026, 250 in 2025, 239 in 2024, 171 in 2023, 207 in 2022, 182 in 2021, 195 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.