Part-Time Structural Design & Architecture Studio Lecturer

USC MLA+U; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

The core salary range for this position is $50.75 - $69.79 per hour. This is a part-time, 35% position.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply quantitative analysis techniques within architectural and engineering design.
• Experience with software-based analysis tools in design processes.
• Preference for knowledge of contemporary digital design software tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a joint Civil Engineering and Building Science Design Studio for Spring 2027.
• Teach an upper-level undergraduate capstone design studio integrating architectural, structural, and civil engineering design.
• Evaluate, design, and analyze building loads including gravity, wind, and seismic loads.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Software-based analysis tools

Digital design tools

Education

Master of Science degree

Professional license (S.E./P.E.)

Job description

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.

The core salary range for this position is $50.75 - $69.79 per hour. This is a part-time, 35% position.