Applied AI & Human-Centered Design Professor

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Iovine and Young Academy invites applications for a faculty member at the intersection of design, technology, and business with expertise in human-AI interaction systems, ML architectures, and data design. The role blends teaching, practice-based scholarship, and service across a vibrant, cross-disciplinary campus culture.

The position emphasizes translating AI/ML concepts into applied learning experiences, industry partnerships, and responsible innovation for undergraduate and graduate

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with 5+ years of industry/academic experience is required.
• Strong background in developing, training, and deploying AI/ML systems from a human-centered innovation lens.
• Preference for experience spanning technology, design, business strategy, product development, and/or tech commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in machine learning, interactive AI systems, data design, and generative AI; include product development, management, and innovation.
• Develop applied transdisciplinary curricula that integrate AI/ML with human-centered design, product development, and business strategy.
• Design learning experiences enabling students to move from foundational knowledge to implementation, including prototyping and deployment of AI-driven products or services.

Skills

Human-AI interaction systems

Machine learning architectures

Data design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in computer science, engineering, or related field

Master's in computer science, engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience

Job description

USC Iovine and Young Academy invites applications for a faculty member at the intersection of design, technology, and business with expertise in human-AI interaction systems, ML architectures, and data design. The role blends teaching, practice-based scholarship, and service across a vibrant, cross-disciplinary campus culture.

The position emphasizes translating AI/ML concepts into applied learning experiences, industry partnerships, and responsible innovation for undergraduate and graduate