Part-Time Lecturer of Technical Communication

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Engineering in Society Program within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The position supports WRIT 340 - Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement for Engineering, USC's version of the advanced writing requirement.

Qualified candidates will have university-level teaching experience in composition, with strong oral communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching university-level composition.
• Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Part-time appointment starting Spring 2027; 1 January 2027 start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach WRIT 340 - Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement for Engineering.
• Deliver course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain student records.

Skills

Oral communication

Technical writing

University teaching

Education

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Job description

The University of Southern California, one of the nation's top universities, invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Engineering in Society Program within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. The position in the Engineering in Society Program is for their writing course, WRIT 340 - Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement for Engineering, which is the Viterbi version of the university's advanced writing requirement. Candidates should have experience teaching composition at the university level. Candidates should also have strong oral communication and technical writing skills.

This is a part-time faculty appointment effective Spring 2027, starting January 1, 2027.

The core salary range for this position is $3,477.60 - $3,581.92 per unit.

USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Minimum and Preferred Education

• Minimum - Master's Degree
• Preferred - Ph.D.

Required Documents for Submission

• CV
• Cover letter
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Past teaching evaluations