Assistant Professor of Practice, Human-Centered AI & Design

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

Job summary

USC Iovine and Young Academy seeks a faculty member with expertise in human-AI interaction, modern ML architectures, and data design, focused on applied innovation and cross-cutting learning. The role blends teaching, research, and service within USC’s vibrant, multidisciplinary culture.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor across undergraduate and graduate levels, advance practice-based scholarship, and develop partnerships translating AI advances into educational and industry impact,

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with 5+ years of relevant industry or academic experience.
• Strong background in developing, training, and deploying AI/ML systems from a human-centered innovation lens.
• Preference for cross-disciplinary experience across technology, design, business strategy, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in machine learning, interactive AI systems, data design, and generative AI.
• Develop applied transdisciplinary curricula integrating AI/ML with human-centered design and business strategy.
• Design learning experiences from foundational knowledge to deployment of AI-driven products or services.
• Foster industry partnerships and practice-based scholarship within USC and beyond.

Skills

Human-AI interaction

ML architectures

Data design

Applied innovation

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's in Computer Science or Engineering (with 5+ years experience)

Job description

USC Iovine and Young Academy seeks a faculty member with expertise in human-AI interaction, modern ML architectures, and data design, focused on applied innovation and cross-cutting learning. The role blends teaching, research, and service within USC’s vibrant, multidisciplinary culture.

The successful candidate will teach and mentor across undergraduate and graduate levels, advance practice-based scholarship, and develop partnerships translating AI advances into educational and industry impact,