Part-Time Lecturer, Architectural Design

USC MLA+U; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

The USC School of Architecture invites applicants for part-time faculty positions in architectural design. Candidates will teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level studios and seminars, from core design studios to advanced research studios. A Master of Architecture degree is required, with a minimum of 5 years of combined professional and teaching experience preferred.

Compensation and rank commensurate with experience. The core salary range is $48.00 - $75 per hour, for a 50% appointment.

Qualifications

• Master of Architecture degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of combined professional and teaching experience preferred.
• Proven track record of publication/exhibition is a plus.
• Ability to teach software, fabrication, media, or graphics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level architectural design studios and seminars.
• Deliver courses ranging from core design studios to advanced research studios.
• Submit a teaching portfolio for evaluation.

Skills

Teaching portfolio

Software instruction

Fabrication instruction

Media instruction

Graphics instruction

Architectural design instruction

Education

Master of Architecture

Professional and teaching experience 5+ years

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling tools

Job description

The USC School of Architecture invites applicants for part-time faculty positions in architectural design. Candidates will be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level architectural design studios and seminars ranging from core design studios to advanced research studios. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a teaching portfolio that explores critical disciplinary approaches to contemporary architectural design discourse with technological, social, and cultural relevance. Compensation and rank to be commensurate with experience.

The core salary range for this position is $48.00 - $75 per hour. This is a part time, 50% position.

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 of Architecture degree or equivalent degree is required, and 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).