Part-Time Lecturer, Architectural Product Design

The USC School of Architecture invites applicants for part-time faculty positions in architectural product design. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate-level workshops or seminars ranging from topics such as resilient design, sustainability, commercialization, circular economy, business planning/marketing, digital apps, industrial design, programming, fabrication, manufacturing, etc. Candidates must demonstrate their experience in a teaching portfolio that explores critical disciplinary approaches to contemporary architectural product design with technological, social, and cultural relevance. 

The core salary range for this position is $48.00 - $66.41 per hour. This is a part-time, 30% position. Compensation and rank to be commensurate with experience. 

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, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Qualifications: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in architecture, design or business is required. A minimum of 5 years of combined professional and teaching experience is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with a proven track record of publication/exhibition, prior teaching experience at recognized schools of architecture, and the ability to teach software, fabrication, media, or graphics.

Applicants will be asked to submit a CV, cover letter, 3-5 references with contact information, and selected work samples (portfolio/publications; 10 MB max).