Part-Time Lecturer of Technical Communication

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 3,500 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

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 course WRIT 340 focuses on advanced writing and critical engagement for engineering students.

Teaching experience at the university level and excellent communication and technical writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching university-level composition.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral communication

Technical writing

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

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

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 USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women, underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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

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. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.