Adjunct Lecturer of Communication – Principles of Communicating in the Self-Care Industries

The Master of Communication Management (MCG) program in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California seeks a qualified Adjunct Lecturer to supplement instruction offered by our full-time faculty, specifically to teach CMGT 518: Principles of Communicating in the Self-Care Industries during the Fall 2024 semester. This course focuses on marketing communication and social media strategies, including direct-to-consumer and influencer management, specific to the beauty and personal care industries.

Candidates must have a substantial industry experience in: Communication, Management, Marketing and Branding. Managerial and senior vice-president or higher level experience in global and emerging brands (such as L’Oreal or Benefit) highly desired. Teaching and guest-lecturer experiences in marketing communication, strategic and organizational communication, other fields of applied communication are highly desired.

Applicants

Interested candidates must apply via the USC Careers Services website. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three recommendations. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search Committee, attention Billie Shotlow, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow at [email protected] or (213) 821-2718. Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Management, or related fields.

Minimum Experience: 18 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, Management, or related fields.

Preferred Experience: Demonstrated ability to coach and help students or peers achieve their academic and professional goals. Senior vice-president or higher level experience in global and emerging brands (such as L’Oreal and Benefit) highly desired.

The hourly range for this position is $$36.37 – $45.46. 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, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.