Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank): Professional Development - School Business Management Certificate Program

The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context of the communities in which they work and to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. Through innovative thinking and research, we strive to solve the most in-tractable educational problems.

USC Rossier School of Education's School Business Management Certificate Program (SBMCP) is a rigorous, cohort-based professional learning experience designed for aspiring and current PK-12 educational leaders responsible for business and operational functions. Participants develop the 13 core competencies identified by Association of School Business Officials International as essential for effective school business leadership. Through a highly applied, simulation-based model, participants engage in real-world scenarios that mirror a full year in the life of a K-12 school district business office. The program is delivered in a hybrid format (approximately 15% in-person and 85% online) and includes over 40 performance-based activities. Participants collaborate within a cohort model while applying leadership, fiscal management, and operational decision-making skills in authentic contexts. The program is supported by key partners including Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), School Services of California (SSC), and Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP).

ABOUT THE ROLE The Office of Professional Learning (OPL) at USC Rossier seeks an experienced and highly qualified Adjunct Faculty Member to support the School Business Management Certificate Program. This role is critical in ensuring continuity of high-quality instruction and facilitation following a faculty transition. The Adjunct Faculty Member will guide participants through complex, real-world business and operational simulations, providing expert feedback, assessment, and facilitation throughout the program. As a USC Rossier SBMCP Adjunct Faculty Member, you will: * Facilitate and support participant learning across asynchronous and synchronous components of the program, including simulations, case studies, and applied assignments. * Provide timely, actionable, and competency-aligned feedback on participant work, grounded in Association of School Business Officials International standards. * Assess participant performance across the 13 SBMCP competencies using established program rubrics and evaluation tools. * Lead or support virtual sessions and discussions that deepen participant understanding of school finance, budgeting cycles, operations, and organizational leadership. * Collaborate with program leadership and fellow faculty to ensure alignment, consistency, and program quality. * Maintain professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to adult learning principles in all interactions. * Support the facilitation of key program milestones, including Bootcamp (orientation) and the Leadership Capstone experience (closing ceremony) both in-person in Los Angeles.

QUALIFICATIONS * Extensive experience in PK-12 public education, particularly in school business, finance, or operations. * Prior leadership experience in roles such as Chief Business Officer (CBO), Assistant Superintendent, Director of Business Services, or equivalent. * Demonstrated expertise in school finance, budgeting, district operations, and California education policy context. * Experience in adult learning, professional development, or higher education instruction preferred. * Strong facilitation and feedback skills, with the ability to guide applied, problem-based learning. * Familiarity with or experience applying Association of School Business Officials International competencies and standards preferred. * Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection.

COMMITMENT & TIMELINE * Program Start Date: July 23, 2026 (In-Person Bootcamp at USC's University Park Campus, Los Angeles) * Program Duration: Approximately 11 months (July 2026 - June 2027) * Modality: Hybrid (approximately 15% in-person, 85% online) * Participation in key in-person program components, including Bootcamp and Culmination (Capstone), is required. * Ongoing virtual engagement, grading, and facilitation throughout the academic year.

APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials for consideration. Selected candidates will join a distinguished network of USC Rossier faculty committed to advancing excellence in educational leadership and school business management. Zoom interviews will only be extended to qualified applicants. Application materials may include: * Current professional resume * Relevant leadership and instructional experience * Professional references (no letters of recommendations, instead only contact information - email, title, phone)

The base salary range for this position is $7,457- $9,587 per course. 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.

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.

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