Part-Time Lecturer, Structural Design and Engineering – Design & Build

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,913 - 96,142; Part time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking applicants for a part-time faculty position in Structural Design and Engineering. This role includes leading an innovative design studio that combines civil engineering and building science for Spring 2027.

Candidates should have a Master of Science degree, relevant licenses, and the ability to teach upper-level undergraduate students. The position offers a salary between $50.75 to $69.79 per hour and is 35% part-time.

Qualifications

• A Master of Science degree or equivalent, and a S.E. and/or P.E. license is required.
• Preference for candidates with proven professional work experience.
• Understanding of structural engineering, code requirements, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a joint Civil Engineering and Building Science Design Studio.
• Teach evaluation, design, and analysis of building loads.
• Apply quantitative analysis techniques in the architectural and engineering design process.

Skills

Teaching upper-level undergraduate design studios

Quantitative analysis techniques

Contemporary digital design software

Sustainability performance criteria

Education

Master of Science degree

S.E. and/or P.E. license

Tools

Software-based analysis tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The USC School of Architecture invites applicants for a part-time faculty position in Structural Design and Engineering to lead a unique joint Civil Engineering and Building Science Design Studio for Spring 2027.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach an upper‑level undergraduate capstone design studio integrating architectural, structural, and civil engineering design, including evaluation, design, and analysis of building loads (gravity, wind, and seismic).

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the state of the art of structural engineering, current code requirements, building systems, controls, standards, and sustainability performance criteria.

Applicants must apply appropriate quantitative analysis techniques, including appropriate software‑based analysis tools, in the context of the architectural and engineering design process. Experience with contemporary digital design software tools is preferred. Some experience in adaptation and reusability, including heritage conservation, is preferred.

Qualifications

A Master of Science degree, or equivalent, and a S.E. and/or P.E. license is required. Preference is given to candidates with a proven track record of professional work.

Salary

The core salary range for this position is $50.75 – $69.79 per hour.

Part‑time

The position is 35% part‑time.

Equal‑Opportunity

USC is an equal‑opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Contact

For further information, contact [e-mail]. If you have questions about the position, contact [e-mail].