TheJohn H. Mitchell Business of Entertainment Programis looking to hire an Adjunct Professor to teach a new course about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on media, cinematic arts, and business sector of the entertainment industry.
This course will delve into the philosophical, business, ethical, and creative effects of AI in the entertainment industry, including generative AI, machine learning, and the re-architecture of AI in the workplace.
The course will cover the following topics:
Candidates will need to demonstrate expertise in teaching how AI will be implemented in business settings and how the entertainment industry will change. A working knowledge of AI technology is strongly preferred and the optimal candidate will be able to translate complex ideas into relatable course content suitable for a survey level course.
Candidates will also need to demonstrate proficiency in completing course administration, including interfacing with high profile guest speakers, technical/projection needs, navigating Brightspace (learning module system), course attendance, and other course administrative duties. Candidate will also grade papers and input grades.
Candidates will be able demonstrate proficiency in:
This is an elective course, open to all currently enrolled USC undergraduate and graduate students, with an expected enrollment of 35.
Compensation:
The coresalaryrangefor this position is $30 - $45 per hour. This is an adjunct position.
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 workexperience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity,federal, state and local laws, 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.
Minimum Education:
*Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience:
*Experience teaching or mentoring students in media & entertainment-focused courses
*3+ years job experience in higher education and/or AI and entertainment fields
*Good communication skills, project planning, and professional rigor and ethics
Preferred Education:
*Master's Degree, or PhD
Preferred Experience:
*5+ years experience teaching or mentoring students in media & entertainment-focused courses
*5+ years working with Artificial Intelligence in a professional capacity
*Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in media, AI, technology, or cinema