The University of Southern California, one of the nation’s top research universities, seeks a candidate for a teaching position (open rank) to teach courses offered by the Engineering in Society Program ( https : / / eis.
usc.edu ) in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible teaching faculty position on the non-tenure track.
The EiS Program offers undergraduate and graduate courses in engineering communication. Our core course, an upper division writing course, WRIT 340, teaches students technical communication, engineering ethics, and critical thinking about the role of engineering in society.
The course curriculum centers on written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences. The primary assignment will be to teach this core course with the potential to teach other courses that fit into the EiS curriculum.
The anticipated start date is Fall 2025.
The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic, and Native American descent;
veterans; and individuals with disabilities. We are interested in exceptional candidates at all levels.
Applications must include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and names of at least three professional references at least two of whom must be familiar with and able to comment on the applicant’s teaching experience.
Applications must also include a teaching statement explaining the applicant’s relevant experience and approach to teaching, as well as a separate diversity statement describing the applicant’s relevant experience and approach to fostering an inclusive environment working with students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2024 to receive full consideration; however, applications received after this date may also be considered until the position is filled.
Job Description
The primary assignment for this position is to teach the core course, WRIT 340, an upper-division undergraduate engineering communication course in USC’s Engineering in Society (EIS) Program.
Other responsibilities include curriculum development and service to the EIS program, school, and university. Typical teaching load is 20 units (this typically represents five 4-unit courses per year) with the remaining effort devoted to service.
Faculty rank will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Qualifications
Candidates must have documented evidence of successful teaching at the college level in engineering or science communication.
An earned Ph.D. in a field relevant to the program’s mission, such as rhetoric, composition or technical communication, is required at the start of the appointment.
Evidence of research interest and / or industry experience in a related field is welcome but not required. The USC Viterbi School has a large international student population, so candidates should have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of students, as well as staff and faculty.
The annual base salary range for the following faculty ranks in this posting are :
- Lecturer : $82,800 - $93,000
- Senior Lecturer : $93,000 - $105,000
- Associate Professor of Practice : $108,600 - $127,000
- Professor of Practice : $129,000 - $168,000
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of 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.
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.
See the EIS website for more information about the program : https : / / eis.usc.edu .
Application Requirements :
Apply online at https : / / usccareers.usc.edu / job / los-angeles / open-rank-lecturer-senior-lecturer-associate-professor-or-professor-of-practice-of-technical-commun / 1209 / 70957889568
Required Materials :
- Cover letter
- Professional references
- Teaching statement
- Diversity statement
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