Adjunct Instructor of Public Administration Institutions & Processes

University of Southern California

Sol Price School of Public Policy

Adjunct Instructor of Public Administration Institutions & Processes

Department of Public Policy & Management

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy is seeking a working professional with expertise and a primary position in public administration, public affairs, or a related field for the role of Cohort Coach for the Price Policy Semester in D.C. program. The Cohort Coach will provide guidance, support, and leadership for policy students throughout the Spring 2025 semester. The successful candidate should possess a master's degree in public administration, public affairs, or a related field such as political science or sociology. The Cohort Coach will play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and enriching environment for students as they explore the intersection of public policy and real-world practice in Washington, D.C. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience and excellent teaching evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to the cohort, offering academic and professional support to help students navigate the challenges of the semester.
• Learning Tour Facilitation: Lead learning tours in D.C. to expose students to key institutions, policymakers, and professionals in the public policy field.
• Program Logistics: Assist in coordinating key program elements, ensuring smooth execution of weekly activities, meetings, and special events.
• Student Engagement: Maintain regular communication with students to monitor their progress, offer feedback, and provide resources to enhance their learning experience.
• Resource Connection: Act as a bridge between students and external resources, including guest speakers, mentors, and professional opportunities in the D.C. area.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of public policy, preferably with experience in the D.C. policy environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and oversee multiple activities.
• Passion for student development and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Time Commitment:

The Cohort Coach will work approximately 10 hours per week, with flexible hours to accommodate tours, meetings, and student needs. The position may require occasional evening or weekend availability depending on the program schedule.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in mentoring and coaching emerging policy professionals.
• Build a network with the D.C. public policy community.
• Participate in exclusive learning opportunities and discussions with key policymakers and leaders in the field.

The hourly rate range for this position is $29.06/hr. - $38.89/hr. 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, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The USC Sol Price School of Public Policy

Ranked among the foremost schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. The school is composed of overlapping disciplines that generate innovative approaches to critical issues ranging from health-care policy to homelessness, and sustainability to congestion - to name a few. A wide-ranging curriculum, including extensive experiential learning, prepares our graduates to navigate problems that demand multi-layered solutions driven by critical, informed thinking.

The Price School, founded in 1929, is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Real Estate Development, and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. The school's rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world's most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers.

Our academic programs are augmented by numerous research centers, institutes and initiatives that provide additional research expertise and experiences, notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, they account for over $100 million in externally funded research grants and contracts.

Our departments and research enterprise provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. And it's why our graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors - public, private, and nonprofit - championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports, and benefits from diverse people and opinions.

For additional information, see our website: https://priceschool.usc.edu.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

Apply for this Position: Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one or more sample syllabi, and one or more sets of sample teaching evaluations.